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Senior Structures Engineer
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £44,260 to £49,630 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 April 2024 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Company: | National Highways |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4869 |
Summary
National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structures Engineer to join our team in the East region on a permanent basis. The Senior Structures Engineer will provide technical expertise in the Asset Management and maintenance of Highway structures assets. As a Structures Engineer, you will lead on the development of structures (Bridges and other structures) asset management documents such as management of substandard structures, management of post tensioned structures.
This role can be based from either Bedford, Cambridge or Ipswich.
Please note that you will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position.
What you’ll be leading on
Lead the development of feasibility studies for improvements and/or renewals, including the compiling and checking of relevant documents, evidence and options for value management, taking into account new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs.
Lead the development of structures (Bridges and other structures) asset management strategies and documents such as management of substandard structures, post-tensioned structures, half-joints, concrete deck hinges, scour, headroom, pier impact and parapets.
Development of AIP’s, structural reviews and assessments.
Develop technical briefs provided to external consultants/contractors for asset management and scheme development works and manage the delivery of those briefs.
Provide structures technical support in regards to third party / customer queries or to other National Highways asset areas such as Roads, Drainage, Technology etc.
Provide structure technical support in relation to reactive measure such as bridge strikes, parapet strikes including liaison with Service Delivery colleagues to make safe / enact repairs.
To be successful
Structural / Civil Engineer with appropriate experience or Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartered Engineer level.
Experience in Highway Structures management, inspection, assessment and design.
Working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards, methods of working & Specification for Highway Works and Eurocodes.
Experience in highway construction and delivery methods.
Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 and associated duties.
A bit about us
Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.
Want to know more?
For a copy of the Job Description please contact hrhighwaysengland@mailgc.cx.ukg.oraclecloud.com quoting reference #4869
ABOUT US
Why you should join us
At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.
So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation.
Our benefits package
Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%
Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience
And we are
Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort
If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include:
Right to work check
3 year employment history references
DBS criminal record check
Social media and adverse journalism check
Driving licence check (if applicable)
Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable)
And finally
We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires
This role can be based from either Bedford, Cambridge or Ipswich.
Please note that you will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position.
What you’ll be leading on
Lead the development of feasibility studies for improvements and/or renewals, including the compiling and checking of relevant documents, evidence and options for value management, taking into account new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs.
Lead the development of structures (Bridges and other structures) asset management strategies and documents such as management of substandard structures, post-tensioned structures, half-joints, concrete deck hinges, scour, headroom, pier impact and parapets.
Development of AIP’s, structural reviews and assessments.
Develop technical briefs provided to external consultants/contractors for asset management and scheme development works and manage the delivery of those briefs.
Provide structures technical support in regards to third party / customer queries or to other National Highways asset areas such as Roads, Drainage, Technology etc.
Provide structure technical support in relation to reactive measure such as bridge strikes, parapet strikes including liaison with Service Delivery colleagues to make safe / enact repairs.
To be successful
Structural / Civil Engineer with appropriate experience or Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartered Engineer level.
Experience in Highway Structures management, inspection, assessment and design.
Working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards, methods of working & Specification for Highway Works and Eurocodes.
Experience in highway construction and delivery methods.
Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 and associated duties.
A bit about us
Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.
Want to know more?
For a copy of the Job Description please contact hrhighwaysengland@mailgc.cx.ukg.oraclecloud.com quoting reference #4869
ABOUT US
Why you should join us
At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.
So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation.
Our benefits package
Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%
Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience
And we are
Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort
If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include:
Right to work check
3 year employment history references
DBS criminal record check
Social media and adverse journalism check
Driving licence check (if applicable)
Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable)
And finally
We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires