Bridge Engineer

Carrington West; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer to manage and deliver highway structures projects. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in highway structures design, a strong understanding of industry standards, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with regulations and technical standards. Join a well-established team and contribute to impactful infrastructure developments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highway structures design and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB and modern design standards.
• Experience of budgetary management and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, planning and programming of highway structures works.
• Delivering structure replacement, refurbishment and improvement schemes.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Highway structures design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Budget management

Job description

Bridge Engineer

Location: Chelmsford
Contract: Permanent

Sector: Highways & Infrastructure

We're recruiting for an experienced Structures Engineer to join a well-established highways team delivering a varied programme of structure replacement, refurbishment and improvement schemes across Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong technical expertise in highway structures design who is looking to take ownership of schemes, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers while working on complex and high-profile infrastructure projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering highway structures schemes from design through to implementation. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard, while working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the design, planning and programming of highway structures works
• Delivering structure replacement, refurbishment and improvement schemes
• Applying design standards including Eurocodes, DMRB and MCHW
• Providing clear technical and project leadership across assigned schemes
• Managing and monitoring works programmes and consultant/contractor performance
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and Health & Safety policies
• Mentoring junior staff and checking technical outputs
• Supporting budget management, governance and cost control

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who combine strong technical capability with the confidence to lead and collaborate effectively. You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience in highway structures design and delivery
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB and modern design standards
• Working knowledge of contract specifications and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW)
• Extensive understanding of highway legislation, structures procedures and industry best practice
• Experience of budgetary management and commercial awareness
• A solid understanding and application of CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• The ability to mentor and support junior engineers

Apply Now

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