An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bridges Manager to come and join a busy client in the North West to lead on the inspection, maintenance, and improvement of the local authority's bridges and related highway structures.

The main duties of the experienced Bridges Manager are:

• Plan and manage structural maintenance and improvement schemes, including bridge strengthening, refurbishments, and replacements.
• Prepare and monitor budgets for bridges and structures works, ensuring cost-effective procurement and project delivery.
• Lead internal teams and manage external consultants/contractors to deliver inspection, design, and construction services.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance (e.g., CDM Regulations, Highways Act, Eurocodes). Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all activities.
• Develop, maintain, and implement the Bridge Asset Management Plan. Maintain accurate records of all structures using appropriate asset management systems (e.g., WDM, Confirm, etc.).
• Experience and qualifications needed for the role:
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in the inspection, maintenance, and management of highway structures.
• Knowledge of bridge assessment and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MIDAS, LUSAS).
• Experience working within a local authority or similar public-sector environment.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on 02393 876051.

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on 02393 876051 for more information.

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