Senior Bridge Engineer

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Bridge Engineer to a Structures Team based in London for an ongoing contract. As the Senior Bridge Engineer, you will be familiar with highway maintenance schemes, be able to manage your own projects and lead small project teams to deliver works on time and in budget

What you will be doing:

·Manage team members carrying out the structural design for major maintenance, improvement or strengthening of existing structures and the design of new structures using current codes of practice and European standards.
·Review and check the output of those team members and recommend to the Structures Manager whether to sign off the outputs.
·Prepare and review Approval in Principle documents in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
·Manage several structural maintenance/strengthening projects  
·Preparation of contract documents, procurement activities and contract administration
·Attend sites to check construction is being carried out in accordance with approved designs, drawings, and specifications.

What you will need to succeed:

·Significant experience in the design of highway and open space structures, particularly bridges.
·Knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works and Eurocode standards.
·Experience of coordinating and delivering programs and projects to meet clearly defined outcomes and outputs.
·Writing complex technical reports for stakeholders such as elected members/councillors.
·Ability to prepare and keep up to date project programs using software such as Microsoft Project.

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 Phoebe at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more information.
 
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