Senior Bridge Engineer

Posted 17 September 2021
Salary £38 - 42 per hour
LocationHampshire
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000028711
Contact NameZubair Ahmed

Job description

Senior Bridge Engineer
Remote Working
OUTSIDE IR35 

 
Our client a busy local authority based in the South East of the UK with a dedicated internal Engineering consultancy. We are currently assisting them to find an experienced Senior Chartered Bridge Engineer to work on a 6-month contract..
You will be involved with a variety of Highway Structure related schemes which are taking place across the area. This will predominantly be bridges but knowledge of all other highway structures including culverts, retaining walls etc. will be highly desirable.
 
The role
·To prepare or assist in the preparation of technical design and contract documents to ensure the implementation of structural design projects and improvements are within published programmes and budgets.
·To assist with the collection, assessment and impartment of information that is essential to the successful scheme preparation and implementation process to include liaison with outside bodies and contractors.
·To liaise with relevant bodies (i.e contractors, public utilities) and to include their input within design duties and programmes, as required.

The ideal candidate
·Being chartered with the institute of Civil Engineers or Structural engineers would be highly desirable.
·Specific working knowledge in the design and construction of bridges and other highways structures design codes (BS's, BD's and BA's)
·Experience in management of bridges, other Highway structure projects and supervision of Construction sites
·Working knowledge of Eurocodes
·Experience in the use of Finite Element and Grillage software packages eg. LUSAS and ENCAD
·Computer skills with experience in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Outlook and CAD Software.
·Experienced in undertaking Bridge inspections in accordance with the inspection manual for Highways structures.
·An awareness of the NEC3 terms and Conditions for drafting contracts
·A working knowledge of designers and CDM-Coordinators duties under CDM2007 Regulations
·Ability to supervise design work of other members within a team
 
For more information, click APPLY NOW or call Zubair Ahmed on 02393 876065.
 
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, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Zubair Ahmed at Carrington West on 02393 876065 for more information.
 
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