Overview

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK and offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. As an in-house business unit, Hampshire Engineering Services provides a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities. Our Bridge Design Teams are looking for highly motivated and technically strong Senior Structural Design Engineers to be involved in the delivery of challenging bridge design and maintenance schemes. We have a great team environment, and we support and develop our engineers so they continue to develop their skills.

The Role: Working in the Bridge Design Teams, you will take autonomy of your own work and be responsible for all aspects of the project, whether this is a bridge assessment, maintenance, strengthening or replacement scheme. 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, 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 inspection for assessment, structural assessments, strengthening and replacement schemes to ensure all our structures remain open to highway users and in a serviceable condition. In addition, we provide technical support to external clients, developers, contractors, and other local authorities.

What you'll do

• Produce feasibility studies and prepare outline and detailed designs, assessments and contract documents for new structural work and maintenance projects.
• Design strengthening and remedial measures as necessary to ensure continued safe functioning of highway structures.
• Establish and agree solutions with interested parties which satisfy engineering and environmental considerations.
• Plan, programme and deliver design and assessment projects to client requirements.
• Deliver design and assessment projects within allocated resources, budgets and timelines.
• 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 schemes.
• Be prepared to carry out and lead inspections of bridges and other highway structures with due regard to hazards, safety and risk, and identify, record and evaluate maintenance needs.
• Maintain personal technical and relevant project management expertise.
• Provide technical guidance, support and training to Engineers and Technicians and be responsible for work produced by them.

What we're looking for

• Educated to Degree level in Civil or Structural Engineering or significant relevant experience
• 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 current 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
• Current diver's licence is essential as the role requires travel to various locations within Hampshire

What We Can Offer You

• A pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment which promotes an excellent work-life balance
• Challenging and rewarding work — from small bridge strengthening schemes to multi-million design and repair schemes and opportunities to enhance your skills
• Hybrid working: this role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement (office and home) to suit operational requirements
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing with internal Networks
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave
• Staff discounts for a range of goods and services, travel and eyecare
• Generous Employer Pension Contribution