Senior Bridges Engineering & Construction Assurance Lead

National Highways; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is recruiting an Engineering and Construction Assurance Manager for the Specialist Bridges Group based in Bristol. You will lead annual maintenance and inspection programmes, ensure safety, quality and timely delivery, and provide on-site assurance of contractor workmanship.

You will drive improvements, manage budgets and liaise with contractors, consultants and internal teams to uphold the standards that keep England's bridges safe and reliable.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering/major structures team.
• Degree or HNC in an engineering discipline.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage high-quality cyclical maintenance work plans aligned to goals, budget and SLAs.
• Lead delivery of the annual maintenance and inspection programme with on-site assurance of contractor work.
• Manage inspections and maintenance responses to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and quality repairs.
• Liaise with Contractor, Consultants and National Highways staff in advisory/support roles as directed.
• Monitor health, safety and wellbeing of staff, contractor and supply chain to meet obligations.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Engineering mindset

Education

Engineering degree or HNC

Job description

National Highways is recruiting an Engineering and Construction Assurance Manager for the Specialist Bridges Group based in Bristol. You will lead annual maintenance and inspection programmes, ensure safety, quality and timely delivery, and provide on-site assurance of contractor workmanship.

You will drive improvements, manage budgets and liaise with contractors, consultants and internal teams to uphold the standards that keep England's bridges safe and reliable.