Principal Structural Engineer (Bridge Specialist)

We are currently recruiting a Principal Engineer to strengthen an established bridge engineering team based in Carlisle. The individual will be a Chartered Engineer with a wide range of experience who can lead the management and maintenance of bridges and highway structures and provide structural design advice.

The role requirements match the Senior Engineer that we are also recruiting however we are looking for a Principal with a much broader and deeper range of experience.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

* Principal, General and Special inspections of bridges.
* Assessment of bridges and highway structures
* Undertaking feasibility studies, designs and reports
* Maintenance Planning and Management
* Programme management and monitoring of KPI's
* Contribution to other fee earning consultancy work - primarily in other Civil's orientated projects, when required
* Ensuring designs are carried out in accordance with current (DMRB) design standards taking into account CDM (Construction Design Management) legislation, whole life costing, value and risk management.
* Projects will include road widening schemes, bypasses and highway improvements for commercial and residential developments and require feasibility studies, detail design, cost estimates and programming input.

Essential Experience/Skills:

Candidates should possess the following qualities:

* Chartered Engineer Status (MICE or MI Struct E)
* BEng/BSc Civil Engineering
* Major infrastructure design experience especially structures related
* Ability to design minor infrastructure schemes especially structures related
* Extensive knowledge of Contract preparation.
* Proficient in a wide range of IT skills including Microsoft Office
* Full driving licence

Desired Experience/Skills:

* Experience of bridge asset management
* Experience of bridge inspections and assessments
* Extensive knowledge of DMRB
* Knowledge of project management techniques
* Knowledge of ECC form of contract and ECI
* Knowledge of AutoCAD and MX

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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