At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the maintenance and performance of critical highway structures like bridges and culverts.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking Highway Maintenance service with significant investment in infrastructure.
- Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options, and commitment to professional development.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace focused on equality and supporting under-represented groups.
- Why this job: Shape the future of highway structures and influence strategic asset management practices.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highway structures design and maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take on a high-profile role in the management of critical highway infrastructure? We are seeking a Technical Officer – Structures to help lead the stewardship, maintenance, and long‑term performance of a diverse portfolio of highway assets, including bridges, retaining walls, and culverts. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the strategic delivery of highway maintenance services, driving technical excellence across one of the largest PFI infrastructure programmes in the UK and helping to oversee the maintenance of more than 600 structures.
About the Role
- Act as a lead technical specialist supporting the delivery of structures maintenance through major contracts and programmes.
- Provide expert technical advice on bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other highway structures.
- Manage and oversee inspection, maintenance, and lifecycle planning activities.
- Lead and support a team of engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
- Act as Technical Approval Authority for new and existing structures.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Review programmes, reports, and asset condition data to ensure effective delivery.
- Engage with stakeholders including contractors, developers, Network Rail, and utility companies.
- Support strategic planning, asset management, and policy development.
- Ensure services meet required standards, deliver value for money, and maintain public safety.
About You
- A degree in Civil Engineering and membership of (or working towards) a recognised professional body (e.g. ICE or IStructE).
- Significant experience in highway structures design, inspection, and maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of relevant standards, codes of practice, and legislation.
- Experience in asset management and lifecycle planning for structures.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage technical staff.
- Experience reviewing inspection data and assessing structural condition.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
- Experience managing contractor performance and working within major contracts (PFI experience desirable).
Why Join Us?
- Work on major infrastructure programmes with significant investment.
- Be part of a forward‑thinking Highway Maintenance service.
- Opportunity to influence strategy, policy, and asset management practices.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role shaping the future of highway structures, we would love to hear from you.
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under‑represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.
Full‑time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.
If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.
Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.
Technical Officer Structures employer: Highways Magazine
Highways Magazine is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead transformative transport and climate strategies in Reading. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the borough's net-zero ambitions while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
