Senior Bridge Technician - WMF2257e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a Senior Bridge Technician to manage and maintain highway structures. The ideal candidate will inspect bridges, record defects and provide technical advice to colleagues. A range of benefits is offered, including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. The closing date for applications is 20th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with contractors involved in improvement, maintenance and repair of structures is preferable.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials used in the construction of highway structures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake condition inspections and monitor bridges and other highway structures.
• Record condition and defects accurately, clearly and consistently.
• Provide technical advice regarding bridges in need of improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of bridge defects

Ability to record defects accurately

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Bridge Technician to join our Bridges and Structures team based in Kendal or Penrith to assist with the management and maintenance of around 1800 highway structures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake condition inspections and monitor and provide general stewardship of bridges and other highway structures.
• Record condition and defects accurately, clearly and consistently in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues, particularly in local areas, regarding bridges and other highway structures in need of improvement, maintenance and repair.

Qualifications and experience

• Knowledge of bridge defects and experience of undertaking bridge inspections.
• Experience of working with contractors involved with improvement, maintenance and repair of structures is preferable.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials used in the construction of highway structures is advantageous.
• Ability to record defects accurately, clearly and consistently is essential.

What we offer

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 20th October 2025

To apply please follow the Apply Now instructions.