Assistant Engineer (Structures)

Job Opportunity: Assistant Engineer (Structures)
Location: Yate, Bristol
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 25.00

Are you passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference in public services? Join our client's dynamic Structures Team, where your skills will help shape the infrastructure of our communities!

About the Role
As an Assistant Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing highway and open space structures. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with inspection, assessment, strengthening design, replacement design, and new structure design.
• Participating in the technical approval process for proposed structures.
• Supporting the inspection and enhancement of road restraint systems.
• Supervising team members and providing guidance when necessary.
• Contributing to the development of Quality Management processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Assist in the design of improvements and new structures, ensuring compliance with current codes of practise and European standards.
• Supervise construction of developer-promoted structures.
• Prepare Approval in Principle documents following the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
• Participate in Principal and General Inspections of our Structures Assets.
• Manage projects within the Council's capital programme.

What We're Looking For
To thrive in this position, you should have:

• A degree, HNC/HND, or Level 5 VQ in a civil engineering-related discipline.
• Experience in the design, assessment, and inspection of highway and open space structures.
• Knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works.
• Familiarity with software such as AMX, TEDDS, Superstress, Advance Design, Scale, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable Skills
While not essential, it would be a plus if you:

• Are certified under the Bridge Inspection Competency Scheme (NHSS31).
• Have experience in budget monitoring.
• Can conduct topographical surveys.

The role requires travel to construction sites and other offices, necessitating a current driving licence.

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