Overview

This is a great opportunity to be part of a friendly hand working team. As an Engineer in the Structures Team, you will be involved in inspection, design, and construction in relation to Highway Structures schemes. The Council as the Highway Authority has a duty under the Highways Act, 1980 to maintain the Council's highway structures. The Highway Structures Team has the responsibility for fulfilling part of the statutory obligations. Inspecting, assessing and maintaining the bridge stock and related structures are our key priorities, along with ensuring public safety at all times.

The Highway Structures team undertakes these responsibilities for a bridge stock that varies from major, multi-span bridges to simple footpath crossings using a wide variety of construction techniques and materials. All the bridge stock has an impact on the adopted highway and any works must take into consideration impact with all road users and pedestrians. Many of the structures are listed, historic or lie within Conservation areas, and consequently require detailed input. Others span or support important infrastructure such as major roads, railways and canals. We also provide a consultancy role to other departments within the authority who may require specialist structure advice.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in inspection, design and construction related to Highway Structures schemes.
• Investigations for feasibility studies, detailed inspection work and the design and delivery of Capital funded schemes.
• Inspecting, assessing and maintaining bridge stock and related structures to ensure public safety.
• Provide consultancy advice to other departments within the authority requiring specialist structural input.
• Consider impact on road users and pedestrians for all works; manage structures with heritage or conservation considerations.

Team and Location

The Highway Structures Team is a small group within Highways & Transportation that manages the entire bridge stock and highway-related structures within Stockport's road network. The team works from Stopford House with some hybrid working; typically office collaboration is 1–2 days per week and meetings are held in person on an office working day.

About You / Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have relevant experience or awareness in the field of highway structures and asset management.
• HNC or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or other related field with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Clear understanding and working knowledge of construction health and safety legislation and associated regulations relevant to highway structures.
• Working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB) and Eurocodes.
• Experience of working on design, development and delivery of highway structures projects.

Details

• Scale 5 6 (£28,598 - £33,699)
• 37 Hours, Full Time
• Permanent
• Stopford House with some hybrid working; team currently works from the office for one to two days per week for collaboration.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter and promote wellbeing, fair and flexible working conditions. Stockport Council supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements where possible. We are committed to equal opportunity and will consider all applicants.

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