Senior Bridges Engineer
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Bridges Engineer to join a collaborative technical team delivering high-quality bridge and structures projects across a varied portfolio. This role would suit a technically confident professional who can lead design activities, support project delivery and provide expert advice to clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
You will be responsible for managing bridge engineering commissions from feasibility through to detailed design, construction and completion. Working across new-build, inspection, assessment, strengthening and maintenance projects, you will help ensure that all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards and specifications.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the design and assessment of bridges, highway structures and associated civil engineering works.
- Prepare and review calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings and schedules.
- Undertake structural inspections, site surveys and condition assessments where required.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and other project team members.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities and liaise with clients, contractors and statutory bodies.
- Manage project resources, programmes, budgets and technical risks.
- Support the preparation of tenders, fee proposals and business development opportunities.
- Ensure designs comply with current legislation, industry guidance, health and safety requirements and quality procedures.
About you
You will hold a degree in civil or structural engineering and be professionally qualified, or working towards professional qualification, with a relevant institution. You should have substantial experience in bridge engineering, including the design, inspection and assessment of highway or rail structures. Strong knowledge of applicable design standards, assessment methods and construction practices is essential.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound technical decisions. Experience using relevant structural design software and common digital engineering tools would be advantageous. A proactive approach, commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering practical, sustainable solutions are also important.
What is offered
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional development, technical progression and involvement in challenging, high-profile infrastructure projects. Flexible working arrangements may be available, subject to project requirements.
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