Senior Structural Engineer

• Structural review, leadership and management of bridges assessment and subsequent design of strengthening, undertaken by Framework Consultants.
• Management and provision of cost-effective design solutions to maintain or improve the M25 structures assets (bridges, culverts, tunnels, retaining walls etc.) to the standards agreed and considering the needs of key stakeholders.
• Deliver the outcomes agreed with the National Highways and Connect Plus DBFO Co. to programme and budget, and to meet CPS quality standards.
• Management and supervision of engineers within the structures design team and to coordinate between design, asset and PM teams and organisations (NH SES).
• To manage design delivery, and review documentation, from Framework Consultants
• Lead Substandard Structures (bridges, viaducts) structural assessments and strengthening schemes. Prioritise structures for assessments, supervise assessment process, lead strengthening schemes design, present/report to Client on progress.
• Monitor, review and check deliverables from external designers to ensure that designs are complete and compliant prior submission to National Highways through the Review Process.
• Manage external framework design suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes, scope, on time and to budget.
• Assist the wider Design Team in various highways Improvement Schemes.
• Manage internal design resources within Design Team to deliver agreed outcomes, scope, on time and to budget.
• Lead and supervise the in-house design of selected structural packages.
• Undertake and manage optioneering and feasibility of design solutions and preparation of whole life costing.
• Preparation and review of contract documentation.
• Work with the Connect Plus Services (CPS) Asset Team to agree achievable Asset Management Forward Plans.
• Develop and agree briefs with the design team and design suppliers, to cover scope, budget and programme, and to obtain agreement from Asset head for the same.
• Prepare and submit instructions to design suppliers.
• Manage and advise on the Design Review Process (Certification) in accordance with the DBFO contract.
• Ensure that all designs meet the quality standards required by the DBFO contract and CPS internal standards.
• Work with the Project Manager to lead the internal gateway reviews during the design phase to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved at each gateway.
• Provide professional and technical leadership and mentoring in structural engineering.
• Manage design team and supplier costs and budget and review supplier invoices for payment when required.
• Liaise with National Highways and DN on structural technical issues and submissions.
• Liaise internally with other teams within Connect Plus (CP) and CPS as required.
• Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as Highway Authorities, Planning Authorities and statutory undertakers.
• Report to the project manager on performance against budget and programme.
• Lead innovation and continual improvement in the delivery of schemes and techniques used in design and construction.
• Support the development of in-house design capability and continuous improvement of processes and deliverables.
• Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the project with the aim of sharing it across the business.
• Deputise for line manager as required.
• Manage and support design of related schemes, including Highway Improvements.
• Live the Connect Plus Services Values.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm, and Safety by Design.
• Ensure the Principal Designer and delegated duties are met under CDM.
• Support the delivery of the business’ Sustainability activities.
• Attend relevant community Forums to represent the Engineering Design team.

• Relevant vocational qualifications (MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc/HNC and HND).
• 30 hours of CPD in last 12 months including 20 related to structures/bridges/highway engineering.
• Competent in Structural (Bridge) Design and Assessment.
• Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.
• Competent in exercising the Designer’s duties and the Principal Designer duties under CDM.
• Broad understanding of environmental requirements of highway schemes.
• Broad knowledge of Quality Management and IMS.
• Excellent IT Skills relevant to Civil Engineering Design and Microsoft Office is essential.
• Knowledge of design and assessment standards (DMRB / MCHW / Eurocodes etc.) relevant to structures.
• Knowledge of structural design analysis.

• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (ICE, IStructE or IHT).
• Alternatively registered with the Engineering Council working towards IEng or CEng level or with good relevant experience and expecting to obtain IEng/CEng within 12 months from appointment.
• Experience in Highway Structures.
• Asset Management experience.
• Knowledge of National Highways approvals procedures.
• Relevant experience in operating at a senior level.
• Experienced in leading a design team, managing a design portfolio and coordinating interfaces with other disciplines.
• Hold appropriate CSCS card registration.
• Knowledge of the use of computer design applications.
• Consultation experience with National Highways, Local Councils, Emergency Services and key stakeholders.
• Broad skills, knowledge/understanding of other highway related design areas.
• Knowledge of the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8.
• Licensed to drive in the UK or with reciprocal agreement.

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