Bridges And Structures Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified Bridge Engineer (at Charteredlevel) or experience (Incorporated) Engineer to manage the maintenance and renewalof the County's bridge stock, numbering over 1,000 structures, which support over 3,000miles of highway network. The manager will be an integral part of the Highwaysmanagement team responsible for developing and overseeing asset managementstrategies and delivering all works necessary to upkeep and develop the network inresponse to the development needs of the Council.,

• responsibility for leadership, strategy and overall operational management of the
critical public facing Bridges and Structures Team, whilst driving continuous improvement and performance management to improve outcomes for local people and communities.
• accountability for direct staff management, contract compliance, service delivery,
asset management, stakeholder and customer management.,
• reporting performance measures at a senior level both internally and externally
and will be expected to provide advice to assist with the strategic direction of the Service.

To apply for this role, you should be a suitably qualified and experienced bridge, orstructures engineer able to demonstrate the ability to perform the following duties

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personaldevelopment, apprenticeships and career progression including:
• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33
days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary
sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,
special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of
working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Access to counselling and occupational health services
• Staff networks