Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges)

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer (Bridges) Location: Glasgow Contract: 12 months Salary: Competitive Working: Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week

Our Client

A public sector organisation responsible for the operational management, inspection and maintenance of a major Scottish bridge structure is seeking a highly skilled civil engineer. The role forms part of a Bridges Section charged with ensuring safety, maintenance and technical standards for a significant infrastructure asset. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment delivering projects from inception through to completion and overseeing large maintenance contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Lead management and delivery of inspection, maintenance, strengthening and replacement programmes for a major bridge Oversee contract management for bridge works valued between £350,000 and £5 million including negotiation of claims and disputes Develop and maintain risk and change management processes for ongoing bridge painting and maintenance contracts Manage bridge asset records and performance systems ensuring accuracy and compliance with governance requirements Coordinate budgets and report expenditure to senior management within the Bridges Section Provide technical advice on bridge and structural schemes across multiple directorates and external developers Undertake technical approval a...