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​Senior Engineer

Employer
Sustrans
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester (GB)
Salary
£31,058 per annum
Closing date
5 Sep 2019
Reference
RPL028

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Sector
Structural engineering jobs
Function
Civil Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We are looking for a highly motivated civil engineer to join our team that undertakes inspections, carries out designs and manages maintenance works for our combined portfolio of over 1,300 former railway viaducts, tunnels, bridges and other structures.

Railway Paths and Sustrans own and manage many miles of former railway land to provide routes, roads and paths suitable for cycling, walking, horseriding and wheel-chair use.  Railway Paths also manages the properties held by sister charity Sustrans, and welcome enquiries to sell, lease or develop surplus land owned by either organisation.

Up to 37.5 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and/or a job share will be considered)

Based in Manchester (other locations will be considered to suit the successful candidate)

This role will support in undertaking principal inspections, identifying and prioritising maintenance works, designing schemes, obtaining necessary consents and agreements and preparing and administering contracts for these works.

You will have significant practical experience of bridge and structures asset management, bridge inspection and contract preparation and management.  The varied nature of our portfolio requires an imaginative problem solving approach to challenges and a keen eye for detail.  You will be able to work flexibly and independently and enjoy regular travel around the UK.

Please click 'Apply' to visit Sustrans' website and follow the instructions for our on-line application process. Alternatively, email jobs@sustrans.org.uk or ring our recruitment line on 0117 915 0325. Please quote reference number.  Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 1pm on Thursday 5 September 2019.  Interviews will be held in Manchester on Wednesday 18 September 2019.

Railway Paths Ltd is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

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