Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: Salary negotiable
Bridge Engineer -Bridges Routine Maintenance - Local Authority - Location: Doncaster
- Job Type: Full-time
Join our Place Directorate team in Doncaster as an Engineer focused on Bridges Routine Maintenance. This role is crucial for maintaining and managing bridges and other highway structures across the borough, ensuring safety and compliance with national standards like the Highways Act 1980.
Day-to-day of the role: - Support the maintenance and management of bridges and related structures.
- Conduct inspections, surveys, and assessments to evaluate the conditions of bridges.
- Assist in designing and planning repair or improvement projects tailored to bridge maintenance needs.
- Rank and prioritise bridge maintenance needs across the borough to ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Collaborate with other council departments, utility companies, and stakeholders to streamline maintenance processes.
- Participate in the tendering and procurement processes for maintenance services.
- Help manage budgets and maintain financial records for bridge maintenance projects.
- Support responses to public and legal enquiries regarding bridge maintenance and safety.
Required Skills & Qualifications: - Level 5 qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Proven experience in highway structures design and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and deliver projects on schedule.
- Experience in preparing tenders and managing contracts.
- Strong understanding of performance management and budget control.
- Knowledge of the Highways Act 1980 and bridge maintenance standards.
Desirable: - Experience working with elected members and community groups.
- Membership in a relevant professional body.
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends when necessary.
Benefits: - Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive team environment.
- Flexible working arrangements to accommodate project needs.
To apply for the Engineer (Bridges Routine Maintenance) position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.