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Principal Structures Engineer

Matchtech
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB234LR, England

Salary

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves managing and overseeing the design and assessment of bridges and related highway structures, including the review of technical reports and documentation.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and be an incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the practical and pragmatic design of bridges is required, with a strong understanding of design and assessment principles.
  • The position offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000, along with benefits such as a company car or car allowance, and 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • The successful candidate will lead teams, manage resources, and implement carbon management practices in design.
You'll manage, oversee, review and approve the design and assessment of bridges and related highway structures including drawings and analysis models

You'll review and issue technical reports and technical approval documentation

You'll work with customers and stakeholders to understand and develop project objectives and engage with the wider project team including ECI with internal construction teams and and/or external contractors.

You'll manage the delivery of the annual design programme and individual scheme programmes to ensure delivery in line with programme and available budgets

You'll provide technical training, mentoring and line management including professional development for the bridge design team members

You'll support the Design manager in resource planning and management and recruitment and retention.

You'll lead implementation of PAS 2080 in design for Carbon Management.

What you'll bring:

  • Do you have a Civil Engineering or related degree? You'll need this to Bachelors or Masters level
  • You'll be an incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer
  • Do you have experience in the practical and pragmatic design of bridges? You'll need this as well as technical understanding of design and Assessment principles and theory, preferably within the Local Authority environment.
  • Are you a design software expert? You'll use structural analysis software such as LUSAS, Superstress or other analysis software, along with the ability to guide and advise the design team.
  • You'll have knowledge of National Highways standards and other design standards, such as Eurocodes
  • You'll be able to manage and lead teams as well as the ability to work and communicate effectively with other design disciplines and with various stakeholders.

In addition, this role offers:

  • Company car or car allowance and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
  • Car Choice or salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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