Job Description

Company Overview

Wakefield Council is committed to serving the community by providing essential local government services and ensuring the development of sustainable infrastructure across the district.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Bridge Engineer to join our team in Wakefield. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the planning, design, and maintenance of bridge structures, contributing to the safety and efficiency of our transportation networks.

Responsibilities

The Key purpose of this position within the Highways Network Management Team is to ensure the delivery of statutory duties contained within the Highways Act 1980 (and other legislation) regarding the 232 bridges, and other structural assets across the highway network in Wakefield District.
The post holder will assess, inspect, identify, promote, direct and commission programmes of work as necessary under the direction of the Bridges and Highways Structures Team Leader to assist in the maintenance of these highway assets in a safe and serviceable manner.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out General, Principal and Special inspections of all the council's structures and recording findings and will produce specific reports pertinent to future works.

The postholder will, under the direction of the Bridges and Highways Structures Team Leader, prepare maintenance schemes to repair, upgrade and refurbish the council's bridge stock and other highways structures.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on our community's infrastructure, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,412.00-46,142.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you have a degree or equivalent in Civil, Structural Engineering or construction related subject?
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person