Bridge Engineer

Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated Bridge Engineer to assist in the effective management, inspection, maintenance, and strengthening of highway structures within the district. This role involves maintaining and updating the register of highway structures, including bridges, culverts, subways, footbridges, sign gantries, and retaining walls. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining structure records, including record drawings, and support the preparation and management of inspection and maintenance programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conducting General, Principal, and Special Inspections of highway structures.
2. Identifying and recording future maintenance needs.
3. Calculating Bridge Condition Indicator (BCI) scores for individual structures and the overall network.
4. Assisting in the planning and delivery of strengthening and maintenance programmes.
5. Preparing feasibility studies, cost estimates, and contract documents in line with current standards.
6. Providing data for monitoring the Capital Budget for Bridge Strengthening and Maintenance, as well as the Highway Structures Revenue Budget.
7. Undertaking the role of CDM Designer, ensuring compliance with Construction (Design and Management) regulations.
8. Supervising strengthening and maintenance works to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
9. Preparing briefs for projects assigned to external consultants under the Framework Contract.
10. Liaising with other bridge owners responsible for structures carrying the public highway to address network-related issues.
11. Developing positive relationships with external stakeholders, partners, and customers to support the successful delivery of engineering projects.

A strong understanding of relevant standards, including the DMRB, BD Standards, and Eurocodes, along with asset management principles and BCI calculations, is essential. Candidates should possess technical skills in preparing reports, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, as well as project management and organisational abilities. Familiarity with CDM regulations and health & safety requirements is crucial.

Wakefield Council offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of bridge and highway structure projects in a collaborative and dynamic environment. We provide professional development support, career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. If you have the skills and experience to contribute to our bridges team, we encourage you to apply.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact Asif Mohammed.

Tel: 07502903614

E-mail: Asifmohammed@Wakefield.gov.uk