Summary: An exciting opportunity exists for a Highway Structures Maintenance Engineer in Derby, focusing on the maintenance and asset management of highway structures such as bridges and culverts. The role involves managing maintenance projects, mentoring junior staff, and providing technical expertise to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The engineer will also support the Highway Authority's responsibilities in maintaining safe highway access and collaborate with various stakeholders for efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the maintenance and asset management of highway structures in accordance with the Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Plan.
• Support the Highway Authority's duties in maintaining safe highway access.
• Deputise for senior engineers and manage structures maintenance projects.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff members.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to colleagues and external parties, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong technical understanding of highway structures and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrable ability to manage projects and mentor junior staff.
• Reliable and flexible, with willingness to work outside of normal hours.
• Ability to travel throughout the County with personal transport available.
• Participation in out-of-hours standby for network resilience.

Salary (Rate): £45

City: Derby

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other