Bridge Engineer – Structures HCC615241

Location:

Winchester (SO21) – Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Construction Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Engineering, Information Technology

Advertiser:

Shared Services Partnership

Job ID:

131126673

Posted On: 

21 September 2024

Job Details:

Salary Range: £38,092 – £42,389 per annum 
Work Location:
Three Minsters House, Winchester
Hours per week: 37  
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 20 October 2024
Interview Date: w/c 4 November 2024

A great opportunity to join our dynamic and developing Design Teams

As a forward-thinking in-house business unit, the
Hampshire Engineering Services offers a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities. Our Structures Design Teams are looking for highly motivated and technically strong Bridge Engineer to be involved in the delivery of challenging bridge design and maintenance schemes. We have a great team environment, and we support and develop our Engineers, so they are continuously developing their skills.

Working in the Structures Design Teams, you will be responsible for project management and design of a wide variety of bridge replacement, strengthening and maintenance schemes, as well as the inspection and assessment of current bridges and other highway structures. Whilst taking a leading role of the scheme assigned, you will be working closely with a senior member of the team to enable you to learn and expand your experience. You should have a good understanding of relevant design standards (Eurocodes), construction methods and contract procedures.

Our recent projects include design of a new integral two span continuous steel composite deck bridge as part of a bypass route (£26M scheme), a £5.5M bridge replacement scheme in New Forest, a £25M refurbishment scheme of four major structures spanning over River Test and Network Rail tracks with several small bridges and footbridges deck strengthened and replaced (varying from 100k to £1M schemes). Future work will include among others, multi-million railway footbridge replacement and strengthening of a 27 span concrete bridge, as well as continuing small replacement/strengthening schemes. In addition, we provide technical support to external clients, developers, contractors, and other local authorities.

Within your application please demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience as specified in the job description and person specification document linked below.

What Can We Offer You?

Challenging and rewarding work – from small bridge strengthening schemes to multi-million design and repair schemes. 

The opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your technical capabilities.

Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We will also invest in you through our internal development programmes and training. Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and
benefits package.

Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more! 

Additional Information:

Bridge Engineer – Structures
Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Leonard Asiimwe, Group Engineer Structures on # # or Marios Vounatsos, Project Engineer Structures on # #

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