Bridge Manager - Maintenance / Inspection
Matchtech · Bristol, England ·
7 per annum + car allowance / bonus Bristol, England Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. Permanent Our client is excited to offer a permanent opportunity for an accomplished Avonmouth Bridge Manager to join their Specialist Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) team in Bristol.
The Avonmouth Bridge Manager oversees all technical, engineering, and operational aspects of the Avonmouth Bridge, ensuring its safety, resilience, and compliance with statutory and contractual standards. You'll lead inspections, maintenance, renewals, and enhancements, acting as the main point of contact for the Client's team.
The Avonmouth Bridge is a crucial M5 crossing over the River Avon, a 1,388-metre steel box‐girder structure carrying over 100,000 vehicles daily. As a vital gateway, it connects Bristol and the wider region, enduring heavy traffic and challenging conditions.
As Bridge Manager, you'll steward this complex crossing, lead safe operations and targeted renewals, and proactively maintain its deck, welds, and access systems. Your leadership will keep the bridge resilient for road users, communities, and businesses alike.
A central aspect of the role is to maximise value for money by driving operational efficiency and productivity. You'll coordinate workbanks, access, resources, and supply chains for smooth delivery and minimal disruption. The standard hours of work are 40 per week.
Key Responsibilities
Manage specialist bridge inspections, cyclic and reactive maintenance, and renewal schemes including design coordination and operational deliveryEnsure compliance and delivery of operations in accordance with CDM RegulationsDeliver maintenance solutionsDeliver incident response and instant repairsSupport delivery of renewal schemes including design, construction, and site supervisionEnsure compliance with ISO standards including ISO31000 (Risk Management), ISO22301 (Business Continuity), ISO9001 (Quality), and ISO14001 (Environmental)Maintain and manage Client's Stocks and PremisesImplement a management system that addresses the 'Purple book' and gantry O&M manuals for their respective bridgeLine management of an inspection and operations teamProvide technical leadership to a team of inspectors, Project Managers and delivery teamsCoordinate all work activities to maximise productivity, efficiency and value for money, ensuring seamless integration of inspections, maintenance, renewals and access operationsJob
Requirements
Significant experience in bridge management or highways engineeringStrong technical knowledge of bridge inspection and maintenance processesUnderstanding of CDM Regulations and ISO standardsProven leadership abilities and team management experienceExcellent organisational and coordination skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver operational efficiencyStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsRelevant engineering degree or equivalent qualificationBenefits: Opportunity to work on a crucial infrastructure projectProfessional development and training opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative work environmentComprehensive employee benefits packageIf you are an experienced Bridge Manager looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Bristol.