Job Description
Our client is seeking a Bridge Engineer or Senior Bridge Engineer to join a multidisciplinary highways team in Manchester. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work on major road, rail and footbridge schemes across the UK and Ireland, supporting projects from pre-planning and preliminary design through to detailed design, assessment, rehabilitation and construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering bridge and structures design packages across a varied portfolio of transport infrastructure projects
- Contributing to inspections, assessments and rehabilitation schemes for existing bridges and structures
- Designing new reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel and steel composite bridges
- Preparing technical reports, approval-in-principle documentation, technical acceptance submissions and contract documents
- Applying Eurocodes, UK bridge design standards and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, local authorities, contractors and external consultants
- Managing technical tasks across multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy and delivery standards
- Supporting or leading junior engineers and contributing to project coordination, planning and client relationships
Job Requirements:
- Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
- Relevant experience in bridge and structures engineering within the highways or transport infrastructure sector
- Strong understanding of bridge design, structural assessment and rehabilitation principles
- Knowledge of structural Eurocodes, DMRB and UK bridge design standards
- Experience using structural analysis and design software; knowledge of Midas Civil would be advantageous
- Ability to produce clear technical reports, design documentation and contract information
- Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Chartered status, or a commitment to working towards CEng, MICE, MIStructE, MIEI or an equivalent professional qualification
Additional Information:
- Location: Manchester
- Permanent position
- Hybrid working, with approximately two to three days per week in the office
- Standard working pattern of 37.5 hours per week
- Travel across the UK and Ireland may be required depending on project demands
- Projects include major highways and transport schemes such as the A66, M6 Lune Gorge, A417 and A9, alongside Ireland-based road and rail projects
Benefits:
Our client offers a standard UK benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional development, chartership support and involvement in high-profile bridge and transport infrastructure projects.
If you are an experienced Bridge Engineer or Senior Bridge Engineer seeking the opportunity to contribute to innovative highways and structures projects, apply now.