Lead Bridge Engineer

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Lead Bridge Engineer

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Bridge Engineer to take a key technical and leadership role in the delivery of complex bridge and civil structures projects. You will lead the design process from feasibility through to detailed design, construction support and completion, ensuring solutions are safe, buildable, sustainable and compliant with relevant standards.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and external stakeholders to develop innovative engineering solutions for new-build, refurbishment and assessment projects. The role will involve managing technical outputs, coordinating resources and providing professional guidance to engineers and technicians.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the analysis, assessment and design of bridges, viaducts and associated structures.
  • Prepare and review calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings and design risk assessments.
  • Manage technical delivery, programme, budgets and quality across multiple projects.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to engineers and less experienced team members.
  • Coordinate with highways, geotechnical, rail, structural and environmental specialists.
  • Attend site visits, inspections and meetings, providing technical advice during construction.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and present clear recommendations.
  • Promote high standards of health and safety, sustainability, quality assurance and professional conduct.

About you

You will be a professionally qualified civil or structural engineer with substantial experience in bridge design, assessment and project delivery. Strong knowledge of relevant British and European standards is essential, together with experience of applying current design guidance to a range of bridge types and materials.

Applicants should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, sound commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience with structural analysis and design software, inspection methodologies and asset management would be advantageous. Chartered status, or a clear commitment to achieving it, is expected.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects while shaping best practice, developing people and contributing to resilient, sustainable transport networks.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 05/11/2026
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