DTP Principal Structures Engineer

Job Title

[DTP] Principal Structures Engineer – National Highways, North West region

National Highways offers this permanent position for a Principal Structures Engineer to provide technical expertise in the asset management and maintenance of highway structure assets. The Engineer will lead on the development of structures (bridges and other structures) asset management documents, including the management of substandard structures કા post‑tensioned structures.

• Lead and coordinate the activities and resources involved in the identification and evaluation of asset data and needs to develop early solutions, in line with agreed methodologies and prioritisation criteria.
• Lead the development of early solutions for improvements and/or renewals, including compiling and checking relevant documents, evidence and options for value management, considering new techniques, materials, buildability and costs.
• Monitor the delivery of agreed early solutions and plans, liaising with relevant teams to identify and/or rectify issues.
• Identify, prepare briefs and support delivery of survey works that support the improvement and/or renewal of assets.
• Develop the technical briefs provided to the design and construction contractors for improvement and renewal work.

• Structural / Civil Engineer with appropriate experience or Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartered Engineer level.
• Experience in highway structures management, inspection, assessment and design.
• Experience in highway construction and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 and associated duties.

The role requires driving, and candidates must have no more than 3 points to be considered both for application and during employment.

Compensation

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Core values: passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Civil Engineering