Structures Engineer - Public Sector Impact & Flexible Work

Leicestershire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Engineer to join the Structures Team at County Hall. You will deliver public sector structural maintenance and improvement schemes, ensuring value for money while pushing innovation in construction.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, health and safety knowledge, NEC contract experience, and the ability to work to tight timescales. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a Civil Engineering subject or equivalent qualification plus demonstrable experience. A Health and Safety qualification e.g. IOSH or equivalent.
• Have experience in the design, analysis, assessment, maintenance and strengthening of highway structures to ensure that they maintain structural integrity in line with current standards.
• Be able to prepare contract documentation and supervise construction works to ensure compliance with designs and health & safety legislation.
• Experience in the inspection of highway structures, checking inspections prepared by others in accordance with current guidance, identifying, prioritising and preparing estimates for appropriate maintenance works.
• Writing briefs to commission works based on outcome specifications, and preparing contract documents, assessing, and awarding contracts. Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB and Local Authority design guides and other relevant technical guidance. Current legislation, policies, and procedures including CDM Regs.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills. Strong analytical and creative thinking skills and ability to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public sector structural maintenance and improvement schemes that offer best value for money.
• Prepare contract documentation and supervise construction works to ensure compliance with designs and health & safety.
• Inspect highway structures, identify priorities, and prepare estimates for maintenance works.
• Write briefs to commission works and prepare contract documents, including NEC contracts where applicable.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Health and Safety qualification (IOSH)

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Engineer to join the Structures Team at County Hall. You will deliver public sector structural maintenance and improvement schemes, ensuring value for money while pushing innovation in construction.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, health and safety knowledge, NEC contract experience, and the ability to work to tight timescales. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.