Bridges Engineer

Connected Local Government; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governmental organization is seeking a dedicated professional to manage and maintain highway assets in Wakefield. The role includes inspecting bridges and structural assets, preparing maintenance schemes, and supervising construction works. Ideal candidates will have experience in structure inspections and strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to infrastructure safety and serviceability within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out General, Principal and Special inspections of structures.
• Ability to prepare maintenance schemes for bridges and highway structures.
• Good communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess, inspect and maintain highway assets in a safe and serviceable manner.
• Prepare maintenance schemes to repair and refurbish bridges.
• Supervise construction works on site related to highway structures.

Skills

Inspection of bridges and structures

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

The Key purpose of this position within the Highways Network Management Team is to ensure the delivery of statutory duties contained within the Highways Act 1980 (and other legislation) regarding the 232 bridges, and other structural assets across the highway network in Wakefield District.

The post holder will assess, inspect, identify, promote, direct and commission programmes of work as necessary under the direction of the Bridges and Highways Structures Team Leader to assist in the maintenance of these highway assets in a safe and serviceable manner.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out General, Principal and Special inspections of all the council’s structures and recording findings and will produce specific reports pertinent to future works.

The postholder will, under the direction of the Bridges and Highways Structures Team Leader, prepare maintenance schemes to repair, upgrade and refurbish the council’s bridge stock and other highways structures.

The postholder will, under the direction of the Bridges and Highways Structures Team Leader supervise construction works on site on the council’s bridge stock and other highway structures.

The post holder will be responsible for investigating problems and requests for service from the public and other sources, identifying and communicating solutions to others including senior officers, councillors, members of the public, external bodies and landowners for potential implementation using all appropriate methods of communication.

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 Carol Brennan.

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