Structures Manager (Civil & Structural Engineering)

Our client, a public sector organisation responsible for highways and infrastructure, is seeking a Section Manager - Civil & Structural Engineering / Structures Manager for a contract position in the West Midlands. The role will provide senior leadership across civil engineering, highway structures, flood management and geotechnical services, supporting the safe, sustainable and effective management of the borough's infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for civil and structural engineering services.
• Manage highway structures capital and maintenance programmes, including bridges, retaining walls and other structures affecting the highway.
• Oversee the identification and mitigation of flood risk, watercourse management and geotechnical works.
• Manage the technical approval process for works affecting council-owned and private structures.
• Act as the nominated Engineer, Project Manager and Principal Designer for relevant civil engineering and structural improvement projects under CDM 2015.
• Develop sustainable asset management, maintenance and flood risk strategies for highway structures and infrastructure.
• Manage budgets, procurement, specifications, contracts, external funding bids and project delivery.
• Lead, develop and support engineering teams while promoting health and safety, equal opportunities, performance improvement and effective stakeholder engagement.

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in civil and structural engineering within the highways or public infrastructure sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of highway structures, bridges, structural maintenance and asset management.
• Understanding of flood risk management, watercourses and geotechnical engineering practices.
• Experience managing engineering programmes, budgets, contracts and external funding arrangements.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, technical approval procedures, CDM 2015 and health and safety requirements.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice and professional guidance to senior leaders, elected representatives and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, team management, communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in civil engineering, structural engineering or a related discipline.

Additional Requirements:

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle with appropriate business-use insurance may be required.
• The role may involve participation in an out-of-hours emergency response service for structural incidents.
• The successful applicant will be required to meet the relevant background-checking and safeguarding requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Structures Manager or senior civil engineering professional to lead essential highway, bridge, flood management and infrastructure services within a high-profile public sector environment. Apply now to be considered.