Senior Bridges Engineer

Position Title

Senior Bridges Engineer

Location

Newcastle – St James’s Place.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer to join our Consulting Structures team.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support the Practice Lead on a variety of bridge and civil structure schemes, whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and produce technically sound engineering solutions.
• Take ownership and lead bridges and civil structures projects from start to finish including:
• Design development
• Structural assessments
• Principal Inspections / Special Inspections
• Feasibility and other technical reports
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation to meet quality, cost and programme criteria.
• Oversee junior staff and take responsibility for their actions.
• Contribute to the professional development of junior staff.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
• Manage a small, locally based single discipline technical team and deliver workload.
• Contribute to bid preparation and general work‑winning function.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

Candidate Profile

• Experience and expertise in bridges and/or civil structures, gained in an engineer role or equivalent.
• Sound understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Ability to produce or oversee technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables.
• Knowledge of relevant software (e.g., Midas, LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
• Good commercial awareness.
• Experience in effectively managing HS&W risks.
• Collaborative, proactive approach to problem solving within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Incorporated/Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject or equivalent further learning.

Benefits

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme including options to purchase additional leave, insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Access to savings programme with thousands of discounts.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or carers.
• Membership of affinity networks supporting diverse communities.
• Two social impact days each year for volunteering and fundraising.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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