Principal Bridge Engineer
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Principal Engineer (Bridges)
Vacancy Base: Newport, Isle of
Wight
Hours: 40
We seek a qualified Structures Manager
to lead our team in managing the island's structures under the IOW
Highways PFI Contract. This role includes overseeing inspections,
assessments, maintenance, and reconstruction of approximately 200
bridges and 600 retaining walls.
Key Accountabilities:
Work independently on technical tasks, including inspections and
feasibility studies.
Develop and maintain strategies for
inspections, assessments, and maintenance.
Create and manage a
forward works program.
Provide technical advice, review budgets,
and monitor compliance with standards and regulations.
Communicate
with stakeholders for information sharing and relationship building.
Mentor less experienced staff.
Knowledge, Experience &
Qualifications:
Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng
MICE/MIStructE or equivalent)
Experience with inspections using
the BCI system.
Working knowledge of standards, codes of practice,
and guidance related to highway structures.
Familiarity with
relevant asset management systems and British Standards.
Budgetary
control and risk assessment skills.
Ability to manipulate
databases and spreadsheets.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in the design of highway structures.
Construction
site experience.
Familiarity with NEC3 forms of contract.
Ability to drive.
Clear work history and proof of professional
development and learning.
Decision Making:
Prioritize
workload and make decisions on issues affecting assets' cost, safety,
and performance.
Contacts and Relationships:
Communicate
effectively with various stakeholders, including the public, officers,
developers, environment agencies, and external consultants.
Working Arrangements:
Office based in Newport, Isle of
Wight
If you feel that you are right for this role
technically, but the salary, 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. Carrington West's Highways, Transport &
Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our
specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this
market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on (phone number
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