Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 1 day ago
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