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Civil and Structural Engineering Manager
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Posted:
30 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Pay Rate: 300 per day umbrella
Working hours are to be confirmed.
Summary
- This is a 5-6 month contract position with the Council offering a daily rate of 300 under an umbrella arrangement. The role involves leading the Civil & Structural Engineering team providing strategic guidance in structural engineering flood risk management and geotechnical services. The primary goal is to safeguard maintain and improve the boroughs highway structures watercourses and infrastructure ensuring they are safe sustainable and efficient for both residents and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Civil Structural Flood Risk and Geotechnical engineering services.
- Oversee capital works maintenance programs and engineering projects related to highway structures.
- Direct flood risk identification mitigation and management efforts across the borough.
- Supervise procurement and execution of geotechnical investigations and projects.
- Serve as the Councils designated Engineer/Project Manager for civil and structural projects.
- Manage the technical approval process for projects impacting council-owned bridges retaining walls and highway structures.
- Provide expert engineering advice to senior management elected officials departments stakeholders and external agencies.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in civil and structural engineering highways infrastructure or transportation sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale engineering programs projects and maintenance contracts.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and overseeing staff performance.
- Proficiency in budget management financial planning and resource allocation.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or a related field.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progress towards chartered membership with a relevant professional institution is preferred.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations including CDM Regulations 2015.
Additional Information
- Working hours are to be confirmed.
- The position requires a CRB check.
- A valid driving license Business Use Car Insurance and a current MOT certificate are mandatory.
- Payments are made bi-weekly.
- The application deadline is 7th November 2026. Apply as soon as possible.
Required Skills:
To lead and manage the Civil & Structural Engineering function within the Council providing strategic direction for structural engineering flood risk management and geotechnical services
Required Education:
To lead and manage the Civil & Structural Engineering function within the Council providing strategic direction for structural engineering flood risk management and geotechnical services
