Group Engineer Bridges in Winchester

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK and offers a friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment. As a forward-thinking in-house business unit, Hampshire Engineering Services offers a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities. Join our Bridge Team and take the lead! We’re looking for a passionate, technically skilled Group Engineer to head up one of our Design Teams and deliver innovative, high-profile bridge designs and maintenance projects. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative team environment and are committed to supporting and developing our people, ensuring continuous growth and advancement of their skills.

The Role:

Working in the Bridge Team, you will take autonomy of your own work and be responsible for all aspects of projects whether this is bridge assessments, maintenance, strengthening or replacement schemes. You should have a thorough understanding of structural behaviour and the application of relevant design and assessment standards. Knowledge of construction methods and contract procedures would be an advantage. We are maintaining over 1750 structures of all types of structural form, from single or multi span brick arches to Grade II listed cast iron bridges, as well as modern steel and reinforced concrete bridges and retaining walls. Future work will include inspections for assessment, structural assessments, and strengthening and replacement schemes. This is to ensure all our structures remain fit for purpose and open to all highway users. In addition, we provide technical support to external clients, developers, contractors, and other local authorities.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and lead a Team of up to eight Engineers and Technicians.
• Attend and play an active role within the Bridge Management Team.
• Oversee and sign off feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, assessments, and contract documents for new structural work and maintenance projects.
• Oversee the design of strengthening and remedial measures as necessary to ensure continued safe functioning of highway structures.
• Establish and agree solutions with interested parties which satisfy both engineering and environmental considerations.
• Plan, programme, and deliver design and assessment projects to client requirements.
• Deliver projects within allocated resources, budgets and timelines.
• Liaise with, and report to, the Chief Engineer Structures.
• Communicate and liaise with clients, contractors and regulatory and statutory authorities.
• Comply with the duties of the CDM regulations with respect to the duties of Designers and the Principal Designer to ensure the safe design and long term management of structures.
• Maintain personal technical and relevant project management expertise.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and training to Engineers and Technicians, and be responsible for work produced.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in the role you will have the following knowledge, skills, and qualifications:

• Educated to Degree level in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer, substantial experience working within a highway structures environment.
• Ability to recruit, lead, develop, and motivate staff.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of structural behaviour, design codes, materials, and proficient in computer analysis.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales and budgets are met.
• In-depth understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards and assessment codes.
• Working knowledge of the application of structural analysis programs.
• Good communication skills and a high standard of report writing.
• Sound understanding of the CDM Regulations.
• You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Within your application, please demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. Here are some of the reasons why we are an excellent choice for your next career move:

• We offer a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment which promotes an excellent work-life balance.
• We offer challenging and rewarding work — from small bridge strengthening schemes to multi-million design and repair schemes and the opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your technical capabilities.
• Hybrid working: This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement (office and home working) to suit operational requirements.
• We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) in accordance with our Inclusion Strategy.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave.
• Staff discounts for a range of goods and services, as well as travel and eyecare.
• Generous Employer Pension Contribution.
• Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts.
• We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace.
• We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.