The Senior Bridge Engineer role for our client requires a ‘hands on’ approach and the application of professional engineering knowledge and skills to the direction of projects. Excellent career prospects are available for the right candidate.
Duties will involve; the preparation of feasibility studies, design calculations (a working knowledge Eurocodes is essential), carrying out bridge inspections and assessments (working knowledge of the DMRB is essential), preparation of contract documents and specifications and supervision of contractors. The role may also involve undertaking project management tasks for certain projects and dealing with clients.
What’s on offer
Competitive salary.
25 days holiday.
Paid overtime.
Flexible working hours.
Varied and interesting work.
Excellent career progression prospects
Organised social events.
What you need to succeed
Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Capable of operating with minimal supervision.
Leadership skills.
Seeking increasing level of responsibility.
Client facing skills and building client relationships.
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Bridge Engineer – Design
Permanent
Oxfordshire
My client, a leading Highways Contractor, are currently looking to recruit a Bridge Design Engineer for their Oxford based team.
The scope of works covers an integrated contract, delivering a range of services to maintain, rebuild and repair over 1000 structures, some of which date back to the 12th Century and are of historic interest and key significance in the transport network, which provides a varied and challenging workload.
Their client has recently increased their capital spend on highway structures, resulting in an increased workload for the team, which is highly varied and includes:
Principal inspections; structural assessments; feasibility studies and investigations; design and delivery of strengthening, repair and replacement schemes; technical advice and support to our client; close liaison with other contract teams and stakeholders to deliver schemes. They also have a successful early careers programme, so require experienced engineers who can mentor and inspire their young and talented graduate and apprentice engineers.
As a Design Engineer you'll:
Develop designs for a wide variety of bridge replacement, strengthening and maintenance schemes in close collaboration with our client to identify and meet the project objectives.
Work closely with project managers, our commercial and construction teams to plan and implement these schemes from ‘start to finish’ within budget and to programme, and in compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
Consult with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all stages of scheme development.
Undertake other structures asset management activities such as principal and special inspections, structural assessments, and sub-standard structures reviews.
Work collaboratively with all members of the design and construction teams to ensure that work is planned and undertaken safely and efficiently.
Assist in the mentoring of our trainee and graduate engineers.
As a Design Engineer you'll have:
Experience in highway structures inspection, maintenance, design, asset management and construction.
Experience of working collaboratively with clients, contractors, stakeholders and multidisciplinary design teams.
Good working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges/Specification for Highway Works/Eurocodes relating to the design and maintenance of highway structures.
Proficient in the use of structural analysis & design software (e.g. LUSAS, TEDDS, RING & AutoCAD).
A relevant Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Actively working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent professional body.
Excellent interpersonal & mentoring skills and a team player with a ‘can do’ approach.
What's in it for you:
28 days' annual leave plus 8 days' Bank Holiday
Generous Pension Scheme / Life Assurance
Employee Benefits Portal inc. cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
Professional body membership fees
Group wide career development opportunities
Additional Information
This excellent opportunity is the chance to be working for an organisation leading the way in reducing carbon emissions, driving a circular economy approach, and increasing biodiversity. The client have numerous industry accolades, including the Environmental Sustainability and Special Merit Award at The Highways Awards. Constantly evolving and meeting the ambitions of its clients across the UK, they are also leading on the world’s first carbon negative highways infrastructure project.
How to Apply: Interested candidates, please email your CV to jmoss@strideresourcing.com. For more information, call Josh on 02392 322389.
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Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, shaping the future of secure communications?
Holt Executive is collaborating with a leading provider of global defence and security solutions.
Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a critical role in delivering key engineering services for the MOD and government partners.
The successful Senior Systems Engineer will be vital across various projects in communications, signals intelligence, situation awareness, and CEMA Maritime. You will spearhead the development of next-generation, beyond-line-of-sight radio frequency communication solutions, ensuring success for both national and international clients.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Systems Engineer:
- Spearhead cutting-edge design solutions by maturing system architecture, product design, and delivering high-quality contract engineering deliverables.
- Navigate complex integrations, owning and directing interfaces and trade-offs between systems, subsystems, and functionalities.
- Bridge the gap from concept to reality, leading technical solutions for customer requirements from ideation to in-life support.
- Bring innovation to life by developing, building, testing, and trial solutions that push boundaries.
- Ensure clarity and precision by creating comprehensive and high-quality design documentation.
Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Systems Engineer:
- Hold the ability and drive to think with a systems perspective as defined by INCOSE.
- Ability to create and manage interfaces, specifications and certificates, producing boundary views and identifying ownership across the System of Interest (SoI), Wider Systems of Interest (WSoI) and its environment.
- Engineering expertise across the engineering lifecycle V-Model from initial concepts, requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, maintenance and supportability
- You will demonstrate System concepts and lifecycle selection, System capability issues, Enterprise and technology environment, Architectural design, Concept generation and Functional analysis.
- HNC/HND or Degree in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering however, our client values difference and does not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn.
If your skills and experience match this Senior Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com
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Are you ready to take your engineering career to new heights? Our client are thrilled to announce that they are looking for a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer with a minimum of eight years’ postgraduate experience, to join their dynamic and growing team based near the iconic Tower Bridge.
Our client are a forward-thinking engineering firm committed to delivering innovative solutions in structural design and construction. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and excellence, they strive to push the boundaries of traditional engineering practices to create buildings and infrastructure that are not only structurally sound but also environmentally responsible and aesthetically pleasing.
What is on offer:
Be a part of a collaborative team that thrives on mutual growth and learning.
Work in an environment where your skills will be honed and that your ideas are valued.
The chance to move engineering disciplines across the group
Be able to work in the iconic area of Tower Bridge.
Benefits include:
Bi-monthly group development training
Regular team socials and getaways
14 days digital (work from anywhere for 14 days)
Enhanced Pensions Scheme
Detox cabin stays
Private healthcare.
What you will need to succeed:
BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent too).
To be chartered with IStructE or ICE is essential.
A minimum of eight years postgraduate experience.
Experience in leading the structural design process for a variety of projects, including commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional developments.
Accomplished in structural software such as Robot, Tekla Tedds and Tekla Structural Designer.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff, guiding them in structural analysis, design principles, and engineering methodologies.
Collaborate with project managers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and deliverables
To apply
We are an Employment Agency specialising in the placement of contract and permanent staff in construction companies and design engineering consultancies across the UK. For further details please visit our website.
If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. job roles, location, salary to us. We also operate a referral scheme, of which further details can be found on our website (search "Strata Construction Consulting").
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
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