Structural Engineer – Bridges
4Recruitment Services · M602LA · posted 21 days ago
Going rate £50,400UK median £51,366
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Going rate for this occupation: £50,400 · UK median pay £51,366
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- This role£46,142stated
- Going rate£50,400
- UK median£51,366
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £32,149 |
| 25th | £39,802 |
| 50th | £51,366 |
| 75th | £65,000 |
| Going rate | £50,400 |
| UK median | £51,366 |
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Ref: 000A 33A8 / 1
Location: Manchester M60
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Pay: £46,142 per annum
Our client requires specialist Bridges Engineering, minor Design and Project Management Services to support the ongoing management, inspection, maintenance and improvement of the Council’s bridge and highway structures portfolio. The Highway Structures team aims to streamline the design and build process by reducing reliance on outsourced design providers. Two consultants will lead with the D&Bs within the Structures team to accelerate development of the 2026/27 maintenance programme, develop designs, engage contractors through an Early Contractor Involvement ( ECI ) approach, and oversee delivery of minor maintenance schemes. Scheme values typically range from £15,000 to £250,000.
The service is intended to commence in August 2026 on a rolling contract basis and will provide resilience in delivering the Council’s statutory and operational responsibilities for bridge and highway structure client services. Business hours Monday to Friday each working week typically 35 hours. Hybrid working typically 1-2 days a week in the central Manchester office, remainder WF Home with site visits across Manchester. ICT and equipment provided.
Scope of Services
The consultancy service shall provide engineering, technical, design and project management support across the bridges and structures portfolio, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant, operationally effective and aligned with statutory requirements and service objectives. The service will support the management of the Council’s bridge, retaining wall, culvert, footbridge and associated highway structures assets, reporting to the Structures management team, supported by the Contracts team within highways.
Required Deliverables
Asset Management and Maintenance Support
Management and coordination of routine, reactive and planned maintenance activities, including minor design and build schemes. Technical oversight of asset condition, structural defects and service performance. Resolution of historic or legacy structural issues. Recommendations to improve asset performance, resilience and lifecycle management.
Technical Engineering and Design Services
Technical review, assurance and approval of bridge and structural designs, assessments, scopes, specifications, drawings designers risks etc. Assisting the commercial team preparing measures and B of Qs. Assessment of highways schemes, development projects and third-party works affecting structures. Professional engineering advice on standards, regulations, codes of practice and industry best practice. Support for bridge management systems and specialist engineering software. Bridge inspections experienced in undertaking, reviewing and certifying bridge inspections in accordance with CS 450, CS 451 and associated DMRB requirements that impact designs.
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