Job Description:

Senior / Principal Bridge Engineer
Location: Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Salary: £45,000-£49,364 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Arrangement: 5 days per week office/site-based
Relocation Support: Available

Take the lead on major bridge and infrastructure projects across one of Scotland's most distinctive regions!
Are you an experienced Bridge Engineer or Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer looking for an opportunity to take technical responsibility for a diverse range of infrastructure projects?

A Local Authority in Argyll & Bute is looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Bridge Engineer to strengthen its Infrastructure Design team based in Lochgilphead.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects across the region, including bridges, retaining walls, piers, harbours, coastal protection and flood defence schemes.

You will have the opportunity to lead projects from initial concept through to construction and completion, providing technical guidance, managing contractors and consultants, and supporting the development of junior engineers.

What will you be doing?
·Leading the design, assessment, inspection and maintenance of bridges and highway structures.
·Providing technical expertise across structural engineering and wider infrastructure projects.
·Managing engineering schemes from feasibility and design through to construction and completion.
·Reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications and contract documentation.
·Coordinating consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
·Overseeing site inspections, construction supervision and structural maintenance programmes.
·Managing project budgets, programmes, technical risks and engineering quality.
·Liaising with internal departments, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
·Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior engineers.
·Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards, health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

What are we looking for?
·A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification.
·Significant experience in bridge engineering, highway structures or structural engineering.
·Experience managing civil or structural engineering projects from design through to construction.
·Strong technical knowledge of relevant structural design standards, engineering principles and construction practices.
·Experience managing consultants, contractors, project programmes and budgets.
·Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers.
·Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
·Chartered Engineer status is particularly desirable for Principal-level candidates. Experienced engineers working towards chartership may also be considered.
·Applications are welcomed from engineers with Local Authority, consultancy or relevant rail structures backgrounds.
·Willingness to relocate to within commuting distance of Lochgilphead if not already based locally.

What's on offer?
·Salary of £45,000-£49,364 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.
·Opportunity to lead and influence a diverse programme of infrastructure projects.
·Funded ICE registration and annual membership fees.
·25 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus 8 public holidays.
·Local Government Pension Scheme.
·Flexitime arrangements.
·Relocation support available for candidates moving to the area.
·Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
·The chance to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of essential infrastructure across Argyll & Bute.

Please note: This position requires 5 days per week working from the Lochgilphead office or attending project sites. Remote working is not available. Candidates must already live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate.
Interested?
If you're a Senior Bridge Engineer, Principal Bridge Engineer or Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer looking for a technically challenging role offering project variety and long-term career opportunities, apply today or contact Charlie Fox at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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This vacancy is being advertised by Charlie Fox at Carrington West. Charlie specialises in recruiting professionals across the Highways, Transport and Infrastructure sectors. If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you're considering your next move, please get in touch on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.