Principal Civil Engineer - Bridges

Canal & River Trust; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A public infrastructure organization is looking for a Principal Engineer (Highway Structures - Bridges) to oversee asset management strategies and ensure the safety and performance of nearly 900 bridges. The role requires a Chartered Civil Engineer with substantial experience in engineering design and people management. The ideal candidate will contribute to the Trust’s strategic goals and engage in inspections and risk management. A competitive salary and multiple benefits are offered, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Car Cash Allowance (£450 per month)

25 days paid holiday, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

Flexible working arrangements

Annual £200 personal learning & growth award

Free access to specialist counselling

2 days paid volunteering leave per annum

Free fishing facilities across our canal network

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of highway structures and infrastructure management.
• Demonstrable experience in cross-functional working.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing significant infrastructure risk.
• Contribute to the Trust’s Asset Management Strategies.
• Deliver the Trust’s Public Road Bridge Inspection programme.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer (C.Eng MICE)

Extensive experience in engineering design and construction

Understanding of CDM Regulations

People management experience

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Professional qualification in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS or other mapping systems

Job description

Principal Engineer (Highway Structures - Bridges)

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer (Highway Structures - Bridges). The Principal Engineer (Highway Structures) is a key role in the Asset Management Team responsible for delivering specialist technical engineering expertise to the Trust for its nearly 900 owned and maintained Public Road Bridges. The role will help the Trust develop an optimised Asset Management Plan for long-term investment in the operation and maintenance of Highway Structures and will oversee their management.

Location & coverage

The vacancy is offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend main hub spaces as and when required. Regular travel across the network will be required. Relevant hubs include Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, and Gloucester. For more information, see https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers.

About the role

Key accountabilities

• Accountable for the management of significant infrastructure risk through the delivery of an integrated asset management system to improve asset condition, safety and performance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust’s bridge and highway structures Asset Management Strategies.
• Improve the Trust’s adoption of DMRB requirements and contribute to relevant Design Guidance, Standards and Specifications.
• Represent the Trust within professional forums to develop collaborative relationships, share best practice and protect the Trust’s interests.
• Delivery of the Trust’s Public Road Bridge Inspection programme.
• Undertake inspections of Bridges and Highway Structures with some confined space working.
• Deliver inspections to plan, ensuring data is reviewed, approved, recorded and maintained in the prescribed format and quality.
• Act as the Trust’s Technical Approval Authority (TAA) for Bridges and Highway Structures.
• Provide specialist technical advice to both in‑house and external design and delivery teams.
• Provide specialist technical advice to support the Trust’s response to Planning Consultations and the management of Third‑Party Works.
• Provide effective leadership to a small team of engineers and inspectors to create a high‑performing team.
• Display the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promote inclusion by challenging inappropriate behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions.
• Where appropriate, participate in the Trust’s “Stand‑by” and “Call‑out” rotas.

About you

Technical

• Chartered Civil Engineer (C.Eng MICE) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Substantial relevant experience of engineering works to Bridges / Highway Structures.
• Extensive experience of engineering design and construction preferably in a water or transport infrastructure environment.
• Expert understanding of CDM Regulations and relevant Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience of people management.
• Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure and the natural environment.

General

• Demonstrable experience in cross‑functional working.
• Able to negotiate with internal and external contacts and support other areas of the business in an appropriate manner, taking account of overall business priorities and resources.
• Able to review conflicting (and cross‑functional) risks making appropriate judgements to establish and communicate appropriate order.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Understanding of the Trust’s governance, financial controls, Quality Management techniques and compliance.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and business applications software (e.g., MS Office).
• Experience of GIS or other mapping systems.
• Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be driven.

Contact

If you have any questions about the role please contact [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we offer

In addition to your annual base salary of £53,750‑£56,250, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£450 per month), a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits. We also support flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, with the Trust doubling your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
• 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home.
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity.
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g., health, financial, well‑being and domestic matters.
• Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project.
• Free fishing facilities across our canal network.