Structures Engineer - Highways | Bristol or Exeter | Permanent | Competitive Salary

Location: Bristol or Exeter (Hybrid)
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 13/10/2025
Employment Type: Permanent

Morson Talent is delighted to partner with a leading infrastructure organisation to recruit a Structures Engineer to join their Asset Management division. This role plays a vital part in supporting and developing safe and sustainable infrastructure solutions across a major road network.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll help identify asset needs, manage structural assessments, and contribute to the development and delivery of long-term maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the management of highway structures assets by preparing survey briefs and reviewing survey outcomes

Collaborate with technical partners to deliver assessment works and treatment option development

Undertake early-stage design and option development aligned with national standards

Carry out structural reviews in accordance with CS 451 and perform assessments using relevant DMRB methodologies

Assist in developing long-term programmes and scheme options, focusing on cost-efficiency, buildability, and safety

Ensure effective documentation and reporting to support investment decisions and value management processes

About You:

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant experience

Working towards (or holding) a professional qualification (e.g., IEng/CEng with ICE or similar)

Demonstrable experience in structural inspections, renewals design or assessments

Familiarity with UK highways standards including DMRB, MCHW, Eurocodes

Understanding of CDM 2015 and its practical application in highway projects

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A full UK driving licence (max 3 points) is essential

Why Join?

You'll be part of a high-impact team at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing vital national infrastructure. This organisation offers a supportive and collaborative culture, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities to shape projects that make a real difference to road users across the region