Structures Manager (Full Time)

Newstartmag; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Structures Manager to lead management and maintenance of highway and open space structures in Gloucester. The role involves overseeing strategy and policy for structural assets, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and managing a team of engineers and technicians. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, management qualifications, and experience with financial oversight in engineering projects.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Access to staff discounts

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (ICE or IStructE).
• Experience managing large budgets and financial projects.
• Strong knowledge of inspection regimes and maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing technical guidance for infrastructure projects.
• Manage day-to-day service provision including inspection and maintenance.
• Oversee compliance with national standards and legislation.
• Manage contractors and cross-boundary working projects.

Skills

Leading teams

Technical guidance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of highway structures

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Management qualification at NVQ 4 or equivalent

Tools

Asset management software (AMX)

Structural design software

Job description

Job Title

Structures Manager

Salary

£50,269 - £53,460

Expires

15/01/2026

Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Job Type

Full Time

Overview

As the Structures Manager, you will lead the management and maintenance of our highway and open space structures portfolio, including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, road restraint systems, geotechnical and other critical assets. This key leadership role within the Place Operations team ensures the safety, resilience and sustainability of the network. You will oversee strategy and policy for all highway and open space structures and technically advise other teams in all aspects of structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of senior engineers, engineers, and technicians, providing technical guidance and support. Give multidisciplinary team advice on planning issues for major infrastructure projects where structures assets are involved.
• Manage and protect council assets across all aspects of day‑to‑day service provision, overseeing inspection, maintenance and improvement programmes for highway and open space structures, geotechnical assets and enforcement matters.
• Develop and deliver capital and revenue programmes, plan and manage revenue and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with national standards, codes of practice and health and safety legislation.
• Manage contractors and external stakeholders, oversee routine works programmes and one‑off specific projects, including cross‑boundary working and funding from regional agencies.
• Lead strategic planning for asset management and lifecycle planning for structures and geotechnical assets; act as the Technical Approval Authority.
• Act as the designated Bridge Manager for South Gloucestershire Council and serve as the Bridge Strike Champion, representing the council at regional and national levels.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (ICE or IStructE).
• Management qualification at NVQ 4 level or equivalent, with leadership experience, coaching individuals, developing a team and ensuring performance positively.
• Strong knowledge of highway structures, inspection regimes, maintenance techniques, and in‑depth knowledge of local and national structural issues.
• Experience managing projects with substantial financial and commercial acumen and managing large budgets.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex partnerships, influencing stakeholders and building relationships at senior and management levels.
• Knowledge of specialist structural design and assessment software packages; familiar with asset management software such as AMX and experience developing software to meet authority needs.

What you need to know

Interviews will be held on the 15th and 16th of January 2026.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and access to staff discounts such as eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We have a diverse team of skilled and dedicated people; we welcome applications from everyone and ensure selection, promotion and development on the basis of merit and ability.
• We invest in staff careers with a recognised training and development offer, making a long‑term difference in work.

About Us

• We are building and shaping communities people are proud of.
• We plan for the future; building and improving roads, railways, schools, green spaces and houses.
• We provide essential services across communities to ensure safety and maintenance.

We’re making a difference, be part of it!

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