Senior Bridge Engineer - CMB1704e
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Location
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/16/2025
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Description
Location: To be confirmed at interview
About This Opportunity
Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Bridge Engineer. Lead bridge designs, assessments, maintenance projects and bridge replacement schemes, manage a small team, act as the teams representative for the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and ensure compliance with standards. You'll act as the professional project lead, providing technical design and project advice and act as Technical Approval Authority. Supervise, coordinate, and support the bridge team. Conduct surveys, design, and manage project progress. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, council policies, and industry best practices.
This role is available on a permanent/fixed-term basis. The role will require occasional weekend/out of hours working to accommodate reactive work (inspections) during/following significant flood events and as the team’s representative with the Safety Advisory Group to ensure that the Council fulfils its duties under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek a professional with a relevant degree and Chartered Engineer status with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (ISTRUCTE) (consideration will be made for accepting Incorporated Engineer status for the right candidate who is in the process of progressing to Chartered Status) a minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in bridge design. Strong communication skills and knowledge of national standards and Eurocodes are essential. Additional experience in stadiums and building design/construction would be considered advantageous.
Be part of a dynamic team driving high-quality capital programmes for our community. You will embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. Apply now to make a difference.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Tom Baker by email at [email protected]
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Please Read The Supporting Information
About This Opportunity
Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Bridge Engineer. Lead bridge designs, assessments, maintenance projects and bridge replacement schemes, manage a small team, act as the teams representative for the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and ensure compliance with standards. You'll act as the professional project lead, providing technical design and project advice and act as Technical Approval Authority. Supervise, coordinate, and support the bridge team. Conduct surveys, design, and manage project progress. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, council policies, and industry best practices.
This role is available on a permanent/fixed-term basis. The role will require occasional weekend/out of hours working to accommodate reactive work (inspections) during/following significant flood events and as the team’s representative with the Safety Advisory Group to ensure that the Council fulfils its duties under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek a professional with a relevant degree and Chartered Engineer status with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (ISTRUCTE) (consideration will be made for accepting Incorporated Engineer status for the right candidate who is in the process of progressing to Chartered Status) a minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in bridge design. Strong communication skills and knowledge of national standards and Eurocodes are essential. Additional experience in stadiums and building design/construction would be considered advantageous.
Be part of a dynamic team driving high-quality capital programmes for our community. You will embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. Apply now to make a difference.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Tom Baker by email at [email protected]
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 4th May 2025
- Interview date: w/c 12th May 2025
Please Read The Supporting Information
- Post Specification
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
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