Principal Bridge Engineer

Principal Bridge Engineer

Role Summary

Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural engineering work. Accountable for quality, programme, and technical oversight within a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of small to medium work packages (inspection, assessment, design, or renewal schemes) to programme and budget
• Provide technical direction, checking, and approval of designs, calculations, and reports
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; support capability within the team
• Act as a key interface with clients and internal disciplines
• Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and governance processes
• Contribute to planning, risk management, and commercial awareness on projects

Required Experience & Skills

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE /MIStructE)
• Strong background in bridge/structures design, assessment, or asset management
• Demonstrable experience leading technical delivery of projects
• Proficient in relevant design codes, analysis methods, and reporting
• Effective communicator with ability to work across disciplines

Desirable

• Experience working with Local Authority or rail-related structures
• Familiarity with asset management systems and inspection regimes
• Experience acting as CRE, checker, or design lead on projects

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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