Our client, is currently seeking a Highway Structures Team Lead. This contract role will focus on the comprehensive management of highway structures, ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing work across road bridges, footbridges, culverts, subways, retaining walls, and gantry assets.
- Leading and supporting the development of highway structures schemes from concept to construction.
- Reviewing and approving design drawings, specifications, tender and preconstruction information.
- Managing the planned programme based on asset management prioritisation.
- Ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and compliant with technical standards and legal obligations.
- Assessing inspection condition data and site information to validate decisions and manage risk.
- Managing contracts and team performance to deliver services effectively.
- Driving innovation in highway structures and asset management.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in structural engineering, particularly in the context of highways and bridges.
- Strong knowledge in managing and maintaining highway structures.
- Leadership skills to manage and motivate a team of engineering technical and professional staff.
- Proficiency in managing contracts, budgets, and schedules for large-scale projects.
- Ability to provide expert advice on asset management, policies, and technical standards.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills for working with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Expertise in driving innovation and efficiency in project delivery.
Work Environment:
- Remote working with a minimum of one day a week in the office in Bournemouth.
- Typical hours are 37 per week.
If you are a skilled Principal Engineer (Structures) looking for a rewarding contract role within the highways sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.
