Structures Engineer - Bridges

Carrington West; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Bridges Engineer to join their Structures team in Bedfordshire. The role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and overseeing inspections for various highway structures. This full-time contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and programming projects.
• Ability to work effectively in teams as a leader or member.
• Proficient in structural analysis for highway structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual structures inspection programme.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant technical standards.
• Conduct structural analysis and assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Structural Analysis

Compliance

Team Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Senior Bridges Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bridges Engineer join a client in Bedfordshire. Working on the provision of bridges and structures consultancy services to internal and external clients, including deputising for team leader in his absence. Work will primarily be on highway structures ie. bridges, culverts and retaining walls.

This is a full-time contract position.

Working within the Structures team means your responsibilities will include:
·Management of annual structures inspection programme.
·Scoping of potential schemes, production of briefs, designs, specifications, contract documents, procuring and supervising works on structures.
·Ensuring designs comply with current relevant technical standards and health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
·Structural analysis/assessment of different forms of structure, primarily by manual calculation.
·Inspection and negotiation with applicants/developers and their professional advisers to ensure that their structures are built to suitable standards (within agreements under Section 38 and 278 of the Highways Act)
·Must have proven experience in managing and programming projects to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget.
·Concise and effective communication in drawn and written form, including selective upward reporting of key issues.
·The ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team (as a leader or a member).
·Proficient in the use of computer software, in particular Microsoft Office.
·Management of abnormal loads routeing through Bedford Borough.
·Must hold a full valid driving licence for the UK or be able to otherwise travel to sites around the Borough in an efficient manner.