Senior Engineer

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Professional development

Disability Confident Leader

Cycle to Work

Job summary

North Somerset Council seeks a dedicated Senior Engineer to lead planning, scheduling and delivery of inspections for the highway structures portfolio, including bridges and retaining walls. You will assess condition, identify defects and prioritise maintenance to maintain safety and long-term performance.

You will coordinate surveys, supervise works, and ensure compliance with Eurocodes, DMRB and MCHW while managing budgets and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent level HNC/HND with substantial civil/structural experience.
• Experience in General & Principal Inspections of highway structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead General Inspections (GIs) and Principal Inspections (PIs) across highway structures.
• Plan and organise required consents from Network Rail and Environment Agency.
• Develop engineering options and supervise site surveys and construction works.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and related standards.
• Assist budget planning, monitoring and reporting for projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Inspection planning

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

HNC (NVQ4) or HND (NVQ5) with significant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

AMX / asset management systems

NEC3/NEC4 contract principles

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job details

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Package Permanent contract - 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The role.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Engineer to a Senior Engineer level to join our Highway Structures Team.

The Highway Structures Team is responsible for managing around 1026 highway structures, which includes Road and Foot Bridges, Public Rights of Way (PROW) Bridges, Highway Retaining walls, and other structures. The team also responsible for delivering annual capital and revenue programme of maintenance works for highway structures (circa £1million), Statutory Annual Inspections of structures (General and Principal inspections), Administration and Approval of Technical Approval (TA) procedures, and the Management and Repair of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRSs) / Crash Barriers.

In this role, you will lead planning, scheduling and delivery of General Inspections (GIs) and Principal Inspections (PIs) across the Council's highway structures asset portfolio. You will ensure that inspections are undertaken in accordance with the relevant standards, inspection procedures and agreed programmes, covering bridges, culverts, retaining walls, footbridges on PROW routes and crash barriers.

You will also contribute to the assessment of structural condition, identification of defects and risks, prioritisation of maintenance requirements, and development of appropriate remedial actions to maintain the safety, serviceability and long-term performance of the Council's highway structures.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting General Inspections (GIs) to the highway structures and bridges.
• Planning, organising required consents from relevant stakeholders such as Network Rail & Environmental Agency and delivering annual Principal Inspections (PI’s) to the Bridges.
• Conducting site surveys and construction works supervision.
• Development of solutions and presentation of engineering options.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards such as, Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and other relevant national standards.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project resources.
• Ensure innovation and best practices are highlighted and adopted where practicable.
• Develop safe, sustainable and value for money solutions to meet technical and project requirements.
• Drive effective Health, Safety & Welfare practices within the team. Also, compliance with relevant environmental legislation, particularly the CDM regulations.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work style.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 0-1 day in the office.
• Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

About you.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Civil/Structural Engineering and Construction and who possesses the following skills and experience:

• The post holder should be educated to a minimum BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering or minimum HNC level (NVQ level 4) or HND (NVQ level 5) with significant years of experience in Civil/Structural engineering discipline.
• Practical knowledge and experience of conducting General & Principal Inspections to the Highway Structures.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant industry Codes and Standards for highway works such as, BS, Eurocodes, DMRB and MCHW, references, as well as procedures and practices of verification and validation applicable to civil engineering design, construction and structural assessments.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
• Understanding and practical experience of using NEC3 or NEC4 contract principles.
• Software experience such as AutoCAD etc.
• Experience in the management of highway structures/assets using electronic asset management systems such as AMX or equivalent.

What we offer.

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal opportunities.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.