Principles Structures Engineer

Fusion People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Highways Client is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer to lead bridge and structural asset programmes across a regional network in the Manchester area. The role focuses on asset management, surveys, and delivering value through evidence-based investment decisions.

The candidate will have a Civil/Structural degree, Chartered status or working towards it, and extensive highways structures experience. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards accreditation.
• Strong experience with highways structures, bridges or related assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and development of bridge and structural asset programmes across a regional network.
• Develop asset management plans delivering value for money and long-term performance.
• Commission and oversee structural surveys, inspections, and technical assessments.
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings, specifications and documentation.
• Provide expert engineering advice to support renewal, maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Monitor asset condition data and use evidence-based approaches for investment decisions.
• Support prioritisation of structural defects and maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders for project delivery.
• Contribute to best practice standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Asset management

Structural surveys

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Principal Structures Engineer
Location: Manchester or Preston or Warrington
Company: Highways Client
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £47,000 – £54,000 + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Structures Engineer to join a Highways Client and play a key role in managing and improving critical bridge and structural assets. This position offers the chance to work on high-profile projects while helping shape long-term asset strategies across a large and complex network.

The Role:

• Lead the management and development of bridge and structural asset programmes across a diverse regional network.
• Develop and implement asset management plans that deliver value for money and support long-term infrastructure performance.
• Commission and oversee structural surveys, inspections, and technical assessments.
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Provide expert engineering advice to support renewal, maintenance, and improvement schemes.
• Monitor asset condition data and utilise evidence-based approaches to inform investment decisions.
• Support the prioritisation of structural defects and recommend effective maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the development of best practice standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Strong experience within highways structures, bridges, or related infrastructure assets.
• Knowledge of structural inspections, assessments, asset management, and maintenance planning.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards, asset management principles, and engineering best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed technical decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

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