Bridge Engineer in Argyll and Bute

Bridge Engineer
Location: Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Arrangement: 5 days per week office/site-based
Relocation Support: Available

Looking for a Bridge Engineering role offering varied projects, technical responsibility and long-term career progression?
Are you a Civil or Structural Engineer with experience in bridges, highway structures or infrastructure design, looking for an opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and take greater ownership of projects?

A Local Authority in Argyll & Bute is recruiting a Bridge Engineer to join its Infrastructure Design team based in Lochgilphead.
You will be involved in delivering a diverse programme of civil and structural engineering projects, including bridges, retaining walls, piers, harbours, coastal protection and flood defence schemes.
Unlike roles focused exclusively on one type of structure, this position offers the opportunity to work across multiple engineering disciplines, taking projects from initial concept through to construction and completion.

What will you be doing?
·Undertaking the design, inspection and maintenance planning of bridges and highway structures.
·Preparing engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports and contract documentation.
·Supporting the delivery of bridge maintenance, structural improvement and wider civil engineering projects.
·Carrying out site inspections, surveys and construction supervision.
·Preparing cost estimates, monitoring project expenditure and supporting programme delivery.
·Liaising with contractors, consultants, internal departments and external stakeholders.
·Supporting infrastructure asset management programmes.
·Ensuring engineering works comply with relevant technical standards and CDM Regulations.

What are we looking for?
·A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification.
·Experience in bridge engineering, highway structures or related civil engineering infrastructure.
·Experience gained within a Local Authority, engineering consultancy or similar organisation.
·Knowledge of structural engineering principles, design standards and construction practices.
·Experience preparing technical documentation, engineering reports or construction specifications.
·Good communication skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
·Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous, although candidates working towards professional accreditation will also be considered.
·Candidates with transferable rail structures experience are also encouraged to apply.
·Willingness to relocate to within commuting distance of Lochgilphead if not already based locally.

What's on offer?
·Salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
·Opportunities to progress towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
·ICE-approved training and professional development support.
·Funded ICE registration and annual membership fees.
·25 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus 8 public holidays.
·Local Government Pension Scheme.
·Flexitime arrangements.
·Relocation support available for candidates moving to the area.
·Opportunity to work on varied infrastructure projects from design through to completion.

Please note: This position requires 5 days per week working from the Lochgilphead office or attending project sites. Remote working is not available. Candidates must already live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer looking to develop your career in bridge engineering and infrastructure delivery, apply today or contact Charlie Fox at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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This vacancy is being advertised by Charlie Fox at Carrington West. Charlie specialises in recruiting professionals across the Highways, Transport and Infrastructure sectors. If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you're considering your next move, please get in touch on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.