Principal Bridge Engineer

Principal Bridge EngineerLocation: Perthshire
Duration: Minimum 12-month contract
Working Arrangement: Full-time site based
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Principal Bridge Engineer to support the site supervision and contract management of a major highway project within the Perth & Kinross region.This is a full-time, site-based contract for an initial minimum period of 12 months, with potential for a longer-term engagement. The successful candidate will be a Chartered Civil Engineer with significant bridge construction experience and a strong background in contractor supervision, quality assurance and contract administration.
Key Responsibilities

Provide site supervision for bridge construction activities on a major highway scheme.
Monitor contractors' quality systems and ensure works are delivered to the required standards.
Assess, advise on and negotiate contractors' claims.
Support the Employer's Representative across the delivery of the works.
Provide contract management support across measure and value, design and build, and other forms of contract.
Monitor construction activities and provide technical engineering input throughout project delivery.
Work closely with contractors and other project stakeholders to support successful delivery of the scheme.

 
About You

Chartered Civil Engineer.
Significant site-based experience in bridge construction on highway schemes.
Extensive experience monitoring contractors' quality systems.
Proven experience assessing, advising on and negotiating contractors' claims.
Experience acting as an assistant to the Employer's Representative.
Experience with measure and value, design and build, and other forms of construction contract.
Experience supervising steel construction and cable-supported structures would be beneficial.
NEC4 Supervisor qualification would be beneficial.

 
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