Trainee Bridge Technician
Core
Train to become a Bridge Technician supporting the investigation, design, maintenance, repair, and construction of bridges and highway structures for Hull City Council.
Role type
Trainee Bridge Technician (Civil Engineering)
Builds
New footbridge and highways structures, bridge maintenance, repairs, strengthening, and rehabilitation of historic structures.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Municipal Services
Required skills
Bridge inspection and assessment, structural repair and strengthening, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, project and contract management, stakeholder communication, health and safety compliance, asset management systems, material testing coordination.
Preferred skills
Existing civil engineering background or qualification, experience with Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), knowledge of abnormal load management, sports ground safety legislation.
Technologies
BridgeStation asset management system, engineering design software, drawing interpretation tools.
Responsibilities
Accompany Bridge Engineers on site inspections and visits, maintain accurate records of site visits and directives, translate and reconcile design drawings with contractor drawings, manage workload and prioritize tasks, attend site and office meetings, check design and as-completed drawings against specifications, measure completed work for payments, instigate material testing and direct remedial action.
Seniority
Trainee, entry-level with training path to full technician