Senior Bridges & Structures Manager

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Bridges & Structures Manager based in Glasgow to manage inspection and maintenance for bridge structures. This role includes delivering projects from design to construction, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will be a chartered engineer with strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience. This is a 12-month office-based contract offering up to £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with MICE or MIStructE status.
• Proven experience in bridge design and assessment.
• Experience in managing stakeholders and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage inspection and maintenance programmes for bridges.
• Deliver new bridge projects from design through construction.
• Provide technical advice and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead the team responsible for programme delivery.
• Manage budgets and procurement for bridge works.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Bridge design and assessment

Strong communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer status (MICE or MIStructE)

Job description

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

Location: Glasgow – Office based (177 Bothwell Street, G2 7ER) and on-site 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.