Senior Bridge Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Structures Engineer to enhance their team in the East region. This role offers the chance to lead the development of asset management documents for highway structures, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. With a focus on innovation, you will manage substandard structures and collaborate with external consultants to drive project success. The position allows for hybrid working arrangements, making it ideal for professionals looking for flexibility while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant difference in the field of civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway structures management and inspection.
• Knowledge of DMRB standards and highway works specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies for improvements and renewals of structures.
• Develop asset management strategies and documents for structures.
• Provide technical support for third-party queries related to structures.

Skills

Highway Structures Management

Asset Management

Technical Support

Feasibility Studies

Education

Structural/Civil Engineering Degree

Incorporated Engineer Status

Job description

Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structures Engineer to join their team in the East region on a permanent basis.

Key skills required for this role

Important:

The Senior Structures Engineer will provide technical expertise in the asset management and maintenance of highway structures assets.

As a Structures Engineer, you will lead the development of structures (bridges and other infrastructure) asset management documents, including management of substandard structures and post-tensioned structures.

This role can be based in Bedford, Cambridge, or Ipswich with hybrid working arrangements.

Please note that you will be required to drive as part of your role and must have a full clean driving license to be considered.

Responsibilities include

1. Leading feasibility studies for improvements and renewals, including document compilation, evidence gathering, and options analysis for value management, considering new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs.
2. Developing asset management strategies and documents for structures, including management of substandard and post-tensioned structures, half-joints, concrete deck hinges, scour, headroom, pier impact, and parapets.
3. Developing AIPs, structural reviews, and assessments.
4. Preparing technical briefs for external consultants and contractors for asset management and scheme development, and managing their delivery.
5. Providing technical support regarding third-party or customer queries related to structures and other asset areas such as roads, drainage, and technology.
6. Supporting reactive measures like bridge strikes and parapet strikes, coordinating with Service Delivery colleagues for safety and repairs.

Qualifications and experience

• Structural/Civil Engineer with appropriate experience or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Experience in highway structures management, inspection, assessment, and design.
• Knowledge of DMRB standards, methods, and specifications for highway works.
• Experience with highway construction and delivery methods.
• Understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

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