Highway Structures Works Manager

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Structures Works Manager in the Infrastructure Management team at Suffolk County Council overseeing highway structures inspection and maintenance. Collaborating with contractors and guiding team members for effective service delivery.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,777 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll be working within the team responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and construction of highway structures, working in collaboration with the Highway Services Contractor and their supply chain partners.
The team is responsible for inspecting and assessing a wide range of structures throughout the County and for prioritising, developing and implementing maintenance and strengthening works required to ensure that structures remain safe for use and fit for purpose.
The work requires collaboration with a wide range of other teams and organisations, both internal and external, to ensure the successful delivery of the service.
In addition to taking personal responsibility for your own work the role also involves guiding and supporting other technicians and colleagues working alongside you.

Requirements

What you’ll need

a level 6 qualification (e.g. BSc, BEng degree or equivalent) in civil or structural engineering
to hold Engineering Technician status and/or working towards (or preferably hold) Incorporated Engineer status
knowledge of structural behaviour and experience in the inspection, design, assessment and management of such
experience of bridge and structures design management over a reasonable time period and been successful in delivering a range of bridge or structures projects
knowledge, awareness and practical application of bridge and structural design, inspection and maintenance techniques, including the appropriate application of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and other relevant structural codes of practice and guidance
understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and codes of practice (including the CDM Regulations 2015)

Benefits

Comp & perks

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringstructural engineeringbridge designstructural assessmentdesign managementinspection techniquesmaintenance techniquesstructural codes of practiceDesign Manual for Roads and Bridgeshealth and safety legislation

Soft Skills

collaborationguidancesupportpersonal responsibility

Certifications

Engineering Technician statusIncorporated Engineer status