Senior Bridge Inspector / Engineer

Carrington West are delighted to be assisting our client with their search for a Senior Bridge Inspector / Engineer to join their highways structures team. The role is on initially an ongoing contract basis but there are opportunities further down the line for permanent posts should that be the preference of the successful candidate.

Senior Engineer required with experience of carrying out general and principle inspections of highway structures and input into a bridge management system. Experience of managing minor maintenance repairs of Highway structures an advantage.

JOB PURPOSE

Junior post holders are responsible to the Principal Engineer for the initiation, organisation, monitoring and management of highway and water management schemes. However, day-to-day supervision will be by the relevant Senior Engineer. (Highway and water management schemes can cover a wide range of functions including those listed in section 2 below)

The Principal Engineers are responsible to the Team Manager.

1.To commit to undertake a programme of training and development leading to the successful completion of a formal qualification as identified in Section 5 (Qualifications).

2.Develop an awareness of the functions of the Service by undertaking joint inspections of highway and water management schemes under the direct supervision of technical staff.

3.Assist in the maintenance of a technical library of highways management related literature, technical journals, trade magazines and catalogues.

4.Assist with the provision and maintenance of computer records to support the work of the team.

5.Assist in the handling of enquiries from members of public and staff and in the absence of Technical Staff take appropriate action or messages as required.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, 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, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 25+ years experience in this market.