Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges)
 
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges)
Location: Glasgow
Contract: 12 months
Salary: Competitive
Working: Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week
 
Our Client

A public sector organisation responsible for the operational management, inspection and maintenance of a major Scottish bridge structure is seeking a highly skilled civil engineer. The role forms part of a Bridges Section charged with ensuring safety, maintenance and technical standards for a significant infrastructure asset. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment delivering projects from inception through to completion and overseeing large maintenance contracts.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead management and delivery of inspection, maintenance, strengthening and replacement programmes for a major bridge
• Oversee contract management for bridge works valued between £350,000 and £5 million including negotiation of claims and disputes
• Develop and maintain risk and change management processes for ongoing bridge painting and maintenance contracts
• Manage bridge asset records and performance systems ensuring accuracy and compliance with governance requirements
• Coordinate budgets and report expenditure to senior management within the Bridges Section
• Provide technical advice on bridge and structural schemes across multiple directorates and external developers
• Undertake technical approval authority responsibilities under relevant design standards and manuals
• Contribute to the development and update of national standards, specifications and guidance
• Support preparation of official correspondence and responses related to the bridge

 
Experience
 

• Chartered civil or structural engineer with experience in highway or railway bridge design or assessment
• Proven project management, contract management and financial oversight capabilities
• Familiarity with national bridge standards, risk governance and asset management systems
• Experience managing major infrastructure contracts and multidisciplinary teams
• Desirable experience includes long-span cable-stayed or suspension bridges and participation in national technical committees

 
Qualifications
 

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (MICE or MIStructE)
• Degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering or related discipline
• Registration with the Engineering Council

 
To apply for this role please submit your CV promptly to ensure consideration.
 
Keywords: bridge manager, civil engineer, structural engineer, bridge inspection, contract management, project management, asset management, risk management, cable-stayed bridge, BPSS clearance
 
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This is a contract position.