Group Engineer Bridges COUNCIL

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Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK and offers a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment. As a forward‑thinking in‑house business unit, we offer a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities.

We’re looking for a passionate, technically skilled Group Engineer to head up one of our Design Teams and deliver innovative, high‑profile bridge designs and maintenance projects. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative team environment and are committed to supporting and developing our people, ensuring continuous growth and advancement of their skills.

• Manage and lead a team of up to eight engineers and technicians.
• Oversee feasibility studies, detailed designs, assessments and contract documents for new structural work and maintenance projects.
• Design strengthening and remedial measures to ensure continued safe functioning of highway structures.
• Establish and agree solutions with stakeholders to satisfy engineering and environmental considerations.
• Plan, programme and deliver design and assessment projects to client requirements.
• Deliver projects within allocated resources, budgets and timelines and liaise with the Chief Engineer Structures.
• Communicate and liaise with clients, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Comply with CDM regulations with respect to the duties of designers and the principal designer.
• Maintain personal technical and project management expertise.
• Provide technical guidance, support and training to engineers and technicians and be responsible for work produced.

• Educated to degree level in civil or structural engineering.
• Chartered civil/structural engineer with substantial experience in a highway structures environment.
• Ability to recruit, lead, develop and motivate staff.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of structural behaviour, design codes, materials and proficiency in computer analysis.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet timescales and budgets.
• In‑depth understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards and assessment codes.
• Working knowledge of the application of structural analysis programmes.
• Good communication skills and a high standard of report writing.
• Sound understanding of the CDM Regulations.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle access.

• Hybrid working arrangement based in Winchester.
• Inclusive, diverse and well‑being focused workplace.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave.
• Staff discounts for a range of goods and services, travel and eyecare.
• Generous employer pension contribution.

Within your application, please demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

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