Senior Bridge Engineer

Overview

Lead bridge maintenance design and construction for BEAR Scotland

Key Responsibilities

• design approval
• cdm compliance
• risk assessment
• drawing coordination
• financial management
• tender evaluation

Tasks

BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland manage over 750 structures as part of the South East trunk road network which includes a number of complex bridges. -Oversee the outline and detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes including technical approval and design certification. -Ensure compliance with technical standards or mange the submission of Departures from Standard when applicable. -Ensure compliance with the CDM Regulations, as required, and ensure that robust risk assessments are carried out before works, operations or inspections take place. This will include undertaking the role of a Principal Designer and, at times, Principal Contractor. -Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures that form part of the company’s Integrated management systems. -Assist the Bridge Manager with the management and supervision of a design team, sub-consultants and sub-contractors. -Co-ordinate the production, issue and archiving of all drawings, documents, and scheme files. -Manage the internal financial performance of individual schemes. -Ensuring that adequate environmental screening is undertaken and appropriate mitigation measures are implemented prior to work commencing. -Supervise others carrying out the assessment of bridges and design of bridge maintenance or refurbishment schemes. -Tender evaluation and assisting with contract award. -Produce tender documents and preconstruction information packages. -Liaise with clients and auditors.

Requirements

• civil degree
• ceng
• uk licence
• clear communicator
• bridge design
• project management

What You Bring

-Educated to degree level in Civil or Structural Engineering -Professional qualifications and membership of an appropriate professional body (CEng and MICE or MIStructE) -A full approved UK driving licence. -Clear communicator. -Relevant experience in the assessment, design and maintenance of highway bridge structures. -Skilled in the project management of schemes and the management of teams.

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Benefits

We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday balance and other additional company benefits such as annual leave purchase, employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Pension Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

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