Structures Engineer - Public Sector with Flexible Working

Leicestershire County Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Engineer to join our Structures Team. You will play a key role in delivering public sector structural maintenance and improvement schemes, from feasibility through to construction, with a focus on highway structures and safety.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent) and an IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification, plus experience in design, analysis, inspection, maintenance, and NEC contract administration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent; IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience in design, analysis, assessment, maintenance and strengthening of highway structures.
• Prepare contract documentation and supervise construction works for compliance with designs and safety.
• Inspect highway structures and prepare maintenance estimates.
• Write briefs, prepare contract documents and assess/award NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB and Local Authority design guides; CDM regs.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing; analytical/creative thinking; tight timescales.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, assess, maintain and strengthen highway structures.
• Prepare contract documentation and supervise construction to ensure compliance and safety.
• Inspect highway structures and prioritise maintenance estimates.
• Write briefs, draft contract documents and manage NEC contracts.
• Apply Eurocodes, DMRB, Local Authority guides; comply with CDM regs.
• Communicate clearly, present findings, and deliver reports on schedule.

Skills

Highway structures design

Contract management

Inspection & maintenance

NEC contracts

Eurocodes & DMRB

CDM regulations

Communication & reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Health and Safety qualification (IOSH or equivalent)

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Engineer to join our Structures Team. You will play a key role in delivering public sector structural maintenance and improvement schemes, from feasibility through to construction, with a focus on highway structures and safety.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent) and an IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification, plus experience in design, analysis, inspection, maintenance, and NEC contract administration.