Principal Bridge Engineer

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What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading the technical delivery of design tasks and activities
  • Preparing and/or checking/approving detailed technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications
  • Developing designs from concept stage through to detailed design, implementing workflow, design processes and best practices
  • Supporting the technical and professional development of team members
  • Communicating directly with clients and other stakeholders
  • Contributing to the resource management of the team and the development and delivery of the business strategy
  • Ensuring the team complies with relevant standards, regulations and project briefs as well as BWB’s Quality Management System
  • Experience across National Highways, Network Rail, Local Highway Authorities and private development projects

What You’ll Bring

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels, both internally and externally
  • Proven experience engaging directly with clients and stakeholders through face‑to‑face interactions
  • Expertise in translating complex engineering concepts and solutions into clear, understandable information for non‑technical audiences
  • Experience working on projects across National Highway, Network Rail, local highway authorities, and private developments
  • Proficiency in developing designs from initial concept through to detailed design, ensuring a seamless transition across project stages
  • Skilled in preparing comprehensive technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications with attention to detail
  • Ability to implement efficient workflows, design processes and best practices to enhance project outcomes
  • Strong background in quality management, ensuring all work complies with relevant standards, regulations and project briefs
  • Experience leading smaller projects and managing tasks or activities within larger projects
  • Competent in contributing to project scheduling and resource planning
  • Committed to supporting the technical and professional growth of team members through mentoring and guidance
  • Actively contribute to the development and execution of the company’s strategic goals

We Welcome All TalentWe are a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. We champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality—whatever your background, if you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits: top‑tier pay, 5% pension match and exclusive perks
  • Career growth: fully funded development programmes, chartership support and professional memberships
  • Flexibility and wellbeing: hybrid working, core hours, 25+ days holiday, healthcare cash plan and wellbeing initiatives
  • Make a difference: work on meaningful projects, engage with communities and shape the future

Explore our guide, Working for BWB, to find out more and start your journey today.

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Company: BWB Consulting Ltd
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading the technical delivery of design tasks and activities
  • Preparing and/or checking/approving detailed technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications
  • Developing designs from concept stage through to detailed design, implementing workflow, design processes and best practices
  • Supporting the technical and professional development of team members
  • Communicating directly with clients and other stakeholders
  • Contributing to the resource management of the team and the development and delivery of the business strategy
  • Ensuring the team complies with relevant standards, regulations and project briefs as well as BWB’s Quality Management System
  • Experience across National Highways, Network Rail, Local Highway Authorities and private development projects

What You’ll Bring

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels, both internally and externally
  • Proven experience engaging directly with clients and stakeholders through face‑to‑face interactions
  • Expertise in translating complex engineering concepts and solutions into clear, understandable information for non‑technical audiences
  • Experience working on projects across National Highway, Network Rail, local highway authorities, and private developments
  • Proficiency in developing designs from initial concept through to detailed design, ensuring a seamless transition across project stages
  • Skilled in preparing comprehensive technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications with attention to detail
  • Ability to implement efficient workflows, design processes and best practices to enhance project outcomes
  • Strong background in quality management, ensuring all work complies with relevant standards, regulations and project briefs
  • Experience leading smaller projects and managing tasks or activities within larger projects
  • Competent in contributing to project scheduling and resource planning
  • Committed to supporting the technical and professional growth of team members through mentoring and guidance
  • Actively contribute to the development and execution of the company’s strategic goals

We Welcome All TalentWe are a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. We champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality—whatever your background, if you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits: top‑tier pay, 5% pension match and exclusive perks
  • Career growth: fully funded development programmes, chartership support and professional memberships
  • Flexibility and wellbeing: hybrid working, core hours, 25+ days holiday, healthcare cash plan and wellbeing initiatives
  • Make a difference: work on meaningful projects, engage with communities and shape the future

Explore our guide, Working for BWB, to find out more and start your journey today.

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Posted: April 28th, 2026