Bridge Engineer

Our local authority client (based north of London) are looking to recruit a Bridge Engineer to work within their highways team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract with a busy authority, working on a diverse range of projects.

The role:

* Managing projects including preparation and control of budgets and programmes for design and construction work.

* Undertaking detailed design and preparation of contract documents for bridge maintenance and construction projects.

* Liaising with site supervision staff and contractors during construction to resolve queries and issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.

* Carrying out bridge inspections, preparing reports and updating inventory data to enable priorities and future programmes of work to be determined.

* Ensuring technical and design standards are met.

Person specification:

You will be a Bridge Engineer with experience of project management.

Competency with AutoCad and design/assessment software (GSA/MIDAS/LUSAS).

Recent, demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and designs of highway structures in various materials using Eurocodes and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.

Possess a full driving licence.

Inside IR35

Initial 6 month contract (extensions to follow).

If this position is of interest please click apply or contact Ben Ward-Prowse of Matchtech on 01489 873 493.