Senior Bridges & Structures Manager

Tec Partners; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Bridges & Structures Manager in Glasgow for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on leading the management, inspection, and maintenance of road and rail structures such as bridges. Candidates need Chartered Engineer status and strong project management skills. The job involves overseeing budgets, managing teams, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with national standards. The position is office-based for two days each week, offering a competitive rate of up to £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status required for the position.
• Must have proven experience in bridge design and assessment.
• Experience in stakeholder management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage inspection and maintenance programmes for bridges.
• Deliver bridge projects from design to construction.
• Provide technical advice and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead a team for programme delivery and performance monitoring.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Bridge design

Technical guidance

Education

Chartered Engineer status (MICE or MIStructE)

Job description

Senior Bridges & Structures Manager - Glasgow (12-Month Contract)

Location: Glasgow - Office based two days per week

Contract Length: 12 months

IR35: In scope

Rate: Up to £450 per day

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bridges & Structures Manager to lead the management, inspection, maintenance, and improvement of road and rail structures. The role involves overseeing bridge programmes, delivering projects from design to construction, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with national standards. The successful candidate will have strong project and programme management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in bridge design, assessment, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inspection, maintenance, strengthening, and replacement programmes for bridges and structures.
• Deliver new bridge projects and major structural schemes from design through construction.
• Provide technical advice on bridge design, assessment, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead a team responsible for programme delivery and performance monitoring.
• Manage budgets and procurement for bridge works, including contract negotiations and claims.
• Maintain accurate bridge asset records, as-built files, and health & safety documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders, national committees, and technical groups.
• Oversee risk assessment programmes and implement mitigation measures.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status: MICE or MIStructE.
• Proven experience in bridge design, assessment, and ideally maintenance (roads or rail).
• Experience within local authorities, public bodies, consulting, or contracting environments.
• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing stakeholders effectively.