Structures Senior Engineer

Our client. is seeking a highly skilled Structures Senior Engineer to join their Highways team on a contract basis. This role offers a blend of remote working and office presence, focusing on a range of infrastructure projects within the council's responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake work on road bridges, foot bridges, culverts, subways, retaining walls, and gantry assets as part of the planned structures maintenance programme.
Design and support the development of highway structures schemes, managing projects from concept to construction.
Produce and review design drawings, specifications, tender documents, and preconstruction information.
Develop the planned programme based on asset management prioritisation.
Ensure project delivery within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with technical standards and legal obligations.
Conduct visual, general, and principal inspections on site, and assess information through desktop studies and asset management software.
Manage contracts and team performance to deliver services effectively.
Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders to meet infrastructure objectives.
Drive innovation in highway structures and asset management.

Job Requirements:

Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
Relevant Engineering qualification (RQF Level 4-7).
Specific knowledge in the design and construction of bridges and highway structures, including design codes (British Standards, DMRB Standards).
Experience in managing bridge and highway structures projects, and supervising construction projects.
Working knowledge of Eurocodes.
Proficiency in Finite Element and Grillage software packages, e.g., LUSAS and ENCAD.
Experience undertaking bridge inspections according to the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures.
Understanding of duties under CDM 2015 Regulations.
Ability to communicate at all levels and supervise the design work of other team members.
Ability to fulfil travel requirements of the role and willingness to work in a hybrid setup.

Benefits:

Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful infrastructure projects.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid of remote and office work.
If you are a dedicated Structures Senior Engineer with a passion for highways and infrastructure, we encourage you to apply now