Senior Bridges & Structures Manager

Senior Bridges & Structures Manager – Glasgow (12-Month Contract)

Location: Glasgow – Office based two days per week
Contract Length: 12 months
IR35: In scope
Rate: Up to £450 per day

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bridges & Structures Manager to lead the management, inspection, maintenance, and improvement of road and rail structures. The role involves overseeing bridge programmes, delivering projects from design to construction, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with national standards. The successful candidate will have strong project and programme management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in bridge design, assessment, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inspection, maintenance, strengthening, and replacement programmes for bridges and structures.

• Deliver new bridge projects and major structural schemes from design through construction.

• Provide technical advice on bridge design, assessment, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with standards.

• Lead a team responsible for programme delivery and performance monitoring.

• Manage budgets and procurement for bridge works, including contract negotiations and claims.

• Maintain accurate bridge asset records, as-built files, and health & safety documentation.

• Liaise with stakeholders, national committees, and technical groups.

• Oversee risk assessment programmes and implement mitigation measures.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status: MICE or MIStructE.

• Proven experience in bridge design, assessment, and ideally maintenance (roads or rail).

• Experience within local authorities, public bodies, consulting, or contracting environments.

• Strong project and programme management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience managing stakeholders effectively.