Structural Engineer - Highway Structures

Hampshire County Council; Durley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hampshire County Council as a Structural or Bridge Engineer within our dynamic Design Team. You'll engage in various bridge projects, from design to assessment, while developing your skills in a collaborative environment. We offer competitive remuneration, a rewarding career path, and a supportive employer committed to work-life balance.

Benefits

Internal development programmes

Flexible working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Eurocodes and contract procedures required.
• Experience with bridge projects desirable.
• Willingness to learn and expand technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project management and design of various bridge schemes.
• Conduct inspections and assessments of bridges and structures.
• Collaborate closely with a senior team member for guidance.

Skills

Project Management

Bridge Design

Engineering Knowledge

Technical Proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC620148
Salary Range: £39,382 - £43,679 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 13 July 2025
Interview Date: w/c 28 July 2025

Great opportunity to join our dynamic and developing Design Teams

As a forward-thinking in-house business unit, the Hampshire Engineering Services offers a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities. Our Structures Design Teams are looking for highly motivated and technically strong Structural or Bridge Engineers to be involved in the delivery of challenging bridge design and maintenance schemes. We have a great team environment, and we support and develop our engineers, so they are continuously developing their skills.

Working in the Structures Design Teams, you will be responsible for project management and design of a wide variety of bridge replacement, strengthening and maintenance schemes, as well as the inspection and assessment of current bridges and other highway structures. Whilst taking a leading role of the scheme assigned, you will be working closely with a Senior member of the team to enable you to learn and expand your experience.

You should have a good understanding of relevant design standards (Eurocodes), construction methods and contract procedures.

Our recent projects include design of a new integral two span continuous steel composite deck bridge as part of a bypass route (£26M scheme), a £5.5M bridge replacement scheme in New Forest, a £25M refurbishment scheme of 4 major structures spanning over River Test and Network Rail tracks, several small bridges and footbridges deck strengthening and replacement (varying from 100k to £1M schemes). Future work will include among others, multi-million railway footbridge replacement and strengthening of a 27 span concrete bridge, as well as continuing small replacement/strengthening schemes. In addition, we provide technical support to external clients, developers, contractors, and other local authorities.

Within your application please demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience as specified in the below job description and person specification document linked below.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

What We Can Offer You:

Challenging and rewarding work – from small bridge strengthening schemes to multi-million design and repair schemes.The opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your technical capabilities.

Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We will also invest in you through our internal development programmes and training. Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package .

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Leonard Asiimwe, Group Engineer Structures on 07721 127560 or Marios Vounatsos, Project Engineer Structures on 07721 127562

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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