Senior Bridge Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer based in Glasgow, responsible for managing bridge inspection programs and projects. The role involves providing technical advice and coordination for structural maintenance, requiring a decade of experience in civil engineering. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant professional qualifications to ensure high standards in bridge design and management.

Qualifications

• 10 years+ experience with design or assessment experience with bridges.
• Good technical knowledge of maintenance of concrete structures.
• Understanding of design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing concurrent projects and work programmes, including bridge inspections.
• Project management and technical advice on bridge and structural schemes.
• Undertaking Technical Approval Authority role regarding bridge approvals.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant degree in Civil Engineering

CEng MICE or MIStructE

Job description

Senior Bridge Engineer

General Duties

Managing concurrent projects and work programmes, including completion of the annual bridge inspection and the structures routine, cyclical and planned maintenance programmes for the Kingston Bridge Complex and Port Eglinton Viaduct within the Operating Company Unit.

Management and completion of the specialist improvement programmes as related to Kingston Bridge Complex and Port Eglinton Viaduct, including high risk parapet sites, scour assessments and at risk pier assessments, Hidden Defects, Half Joints, Post-Tensioned Special Inspections and footbridges vulnerable to impact.

Project management, overseeing, evaluation and providing advice on bridge and structural aspects of schemes affecting Kingston Bridge Complex and Port Eglinton Viaduct, and advise on other schemes within Roads, Major Projects & Rail Directorates and external developers as required.

Undertake the Technical Approval Authority role under the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges regarding the Approval in Principle (AIP) for bridges and structures and consideration of Departures for Standard prior to submission for Chief Bridge Engineer endorsement.

Specialist technical co-ordination duties, technical advice and contribution to National Standards, Specifications, Design Guidance and Employer’s Requirements.

Experience

10 years+ experience with design or assessment experience with bridges

You will have a good technical knowledge of maintenance of concrete structures and a good understanding of design codes

Must hold a relevant degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent CEng MICE or MIStructE

Glasgow –2 days per week

Required Qualifications

• None