Senior Structures Engineer

Job Description

Your new roleHere at National Highways we manage one of the worlds most advanced road networks. We care about the journeys our customers make, we want them to get home safe and well, and we want to connect our country to benefit our economy, business and our customers.We exist to connect the country, because we believe a connected country is better for everyoneWe are currently recruiting for 5 Senior Structures Engineers in our structures team, to lead and coordinate the activities and resources involved in the identification and development of early solutions for the maintenance of the areas Highway structures.Please note this role may be required to work unsociable hours.You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this positionWe will be recruiting for several individuals to be appointed across our asset management, scheme development and structural assessment teams and will require individuals who have experience across the following aspects:

• Development of renewal and maintenance schemes, including the compiling and checking of relevant documents, evidence and options for value management, taking into account new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs.
• Development of structures asset management documents such as management of substandard structures, management of post tensioned structures, etc..
• Development of Approval in Principal documentation, structural reviews and assessments.
• Identifying and evaluating asset specific needs to contribute to the development of the future maintenance work programme.
• Development of forward works programme.
• Identifying, preparing briefs and supporting delivery of survey works/studies that support the improvement and/or renewal of assets.
• Optioneering and preliminary design of structures renewals and maintenance schemes.
• Development of technical briefs provided to the design services contractor for improvement and renewals work.
• Providing structures technical support to Project Managers by providing materials approvals, vetting of contractors compliance, inspection support on site, and reviewing of Health and Safety Files.
• Ensuring the health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers and employees are fully considered and accounted for throughout the planning and delivery of each service activity
• Secure an appointment to one of the three teams mentioned above (asset management, scheme development and structural assessment) you will be expected to demonstrate that you can take the lead on those aspects listed above that are relevant to that team.

To be successful you will have:

• A degree or higher national diploma in relevant discipline and appropriate experience in development of structures renewals schemes and programmes
• Holds or working towards Chartered or Incorporated status with the ICE or equivalent professional body.
• Strong knowledge of structures asset management
• Extensive knowledge of relevant Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB) standards
• Extensive knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 and associated duties
• Experience in dealing with vulnerable structural elements such as post-tensioning, half-joints, hinge-joints etc (desirable)

A bit about usMaking sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.About UsAt National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. Were proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to dobetter and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.Our benefits packageOur total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%.We also offer:

• Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
• Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
• A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
• Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience

And we are:

• Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
• Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme

Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effortSo if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then youll be a great fit for our organisationAnd finally we reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires