Unit Bridge Manager

Job Title:Unit Bridge Manager Location:Glasgow / Hybrid (2 days/week on site) Contract Duration:12 Months Daily Rate:£500/day (UmbrellaMaximum) IR35 Status:Inside IR35 Minimum Requirement: Candidates must be chartered MICE or MIStructE They must have experience of bridge design, assessment and preferably maintenance This experience can be in roads or rail structures Local authority or other public body experience is useful but we will consider candidates from contracting or consulting backgrounds Project and programme management experience essential Good communication skills, written and oral Experience of managing stakeholders The Role: Management and completion of the annual bridge inspection and the structures routine, cyclical and planned maintenance programmes within the Operating Company Unit. Management and completion of the annual bridge strengthening and replacement programmes within the Operating Company Unit. Management and completion of the specialist improvement programmes, including high risk parapet sites, scour assessments and at risk pier assessments, Hidden Defects, Half Joints, Post-Tensioned Special Inspections and footbridges vulnerable to impact within the Operating Company Unit. Project management, overseeing, evaluation and providing advice on bridge and structural aspects of both routine and major schemes within Roads, Major Projects & Rail Directorates and external developer-led schemes. Undertake the Technical Approval Authority role under the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges regarding the Approval in Principle (AIP) for bridges and structures and consideration of Departures for Standard prior to submission for Chief Bridge Engineer endorsement. Specialist technical co-ordination duties, technical advice and contribution to National Standards, Specifications, Design Guidance and Employers Requirements. Specific Objectives Manage delivery of the annual bridge inspection programmes, bridge/structural maintenance, strengthening and replacement programmes of the Unit, on time and to budget. Management and monitoring of Risk Programmes for the Unit in accordance with national requirements. Implement the agreed programme of strengthening/upgrading, as funding and priorities permit. Provide timely and accurate bridges and structures advice during scheme development, tender and construction phases of all Roads & Major Projects Directorates maintenance, strengthening and upgrading schemes. Manage and oversee procurement of bridge works contracts from £350k to £5 million, and in some cases over this value, negotiate and agree claims and disputes up to Delegated Purchasing Authority limit. Carry out specialist technical co-ordination duties and provide technical advice as required, for the specialist structures matters assigned, including providing input and advice to timescales set by others. Ensure that the electronic Asset Management Performance System (AMPS) and bridge/structures records for the Unit are kept up to date and As-Built records and Health and Safety Files are submitted and securely stored for future maintenance. Ensure that the annual bridge maintenance, strengthening and inspection bids and programmes for the Unit are prepared, submitted and approved in accordance with timelines. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181TPBN1_UKTJ