Senior Bridges & Structures Manager

Senior Bridges & Structures Manager Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Bridges & Structures Manager to join our team in Glasgow on a 12-month contract. This position requires an individual with extensive experience in managing, inspecting, maintaining, and enhancing road and rail structures. The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing bridge programs, ensuring projects are delivered from design to construction, and providing essential technical guidance while adhering to national standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inspection, maintenance, strengthening, and replacement programs for bridges and structures.
• Deliver new bridge projects and major structural schemes from design through construction.
• Provide technical advice on bridge design, assessment, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead a team responsible for program delivery and performance monitoring.
• Manage budgets and procurement for bridge works, including contract negotiations and claims.
• Maintain accurate bridge asset records, as-built files, and health & safety documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders, national committees, and technical groups.
• Oversee risk assessment programs and implement mitigation measures.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status: MICE or MIStructE.
• Proven experience in bridge design, assessment, and ideally maintenance (roads or rail).
• Experience within local authorities, public bodies, consulting, or contracting environments.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of up to £450.
• 12-month contract duration.
• In scope of IR35 regulations.
• Office-based work two days per week.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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