Bridge Design Engineer — Path to Chartered Status

Matchtech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced bridge design engineer in Leeds to provide design input for bridge and multidisciplinary civil-structural projects across the UK and Ireland. You will work under the guidance of senior bridge teams in Ireland and the UK, contributing to schemes from early feasibility through to construction support.

The role requires a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in bridge design, with progression toward chartered status.

Qualifications

• Three years' post-qualification experience in bridge detailed design.
• Chartered status with ICE/IStructE or working towards it.
• Good knowledge of structural analysis software including finite element analysis.
• Ability to undertake bridge structure analytical modelling, including construction stage and finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work on existing and new bridge and civil structures across various materials and forms (superstructure, substructure, foundations).
• Participate in early project stages: scoping, surveys, optioneering and scheme design.
• Undertake preliminary and detailed design, including analytical modelling and calculations.
• Assist in production of drawings and technical reports.
• Prepare contract documents and specifications.
• Support delivery of projects within agreed timeframes and provide construction stage technical support.
• Interface with clients, authorities, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Bridge design

Finite element analysis

Structural modelling

Detailed design

Technical detailing

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an experienced bridge design engineer in Leeds to provide design input for bridge and multidisciplinary civil-structural projects across the UK and Ireland. You will work under the guidance of senior bridge teams in Ireland and the UK, contributing to schemes from early feasibility through to construction support.

The role requires a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in bridge design, with progression toward chartered status.