Bridge Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer for a 6-month contract near Liverpool. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and involves working on various Highway, Bridge, and Rail projects. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering. Competitive hourly rates apply.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Chartered status in progress or achieved in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience on bridge and/or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of British Standards and Eurocodes.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyse bridge structure designs for infrastructure projects.
• Prepare accurate calculations, reports, and specifications for the project.
• Conduct structural assessments and feasibility evaluations.

Skills

Structural analysis software proficiency

Project coordination skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced Bridge Engineer to join a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, on a 6-month contract basis. The successful candidate will be required to work on a hybrid basis from our client's office, located near Liverpool. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Highway, Bridge, and Rail projects, with a focus on local council work.

• Competitive hourly rate (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days on-site)

Responsibilities

• Create and analyse bridge structure designs for a variety of infrastructure projects.
• Put together accurate calculations, reports, and specifications for the project, ensuring that all designs follow the project specifications and requirements.
• Conduct structural assessments, feasibility evaluations, and site visits to ensure the project is progressing efficiently through all the project stages.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, whilst providing professional advice and guidance throughout construction.
• Ensure that the project follows all current standards, quality procedures, and safety requirements.
• Help junior engineers expand their knowledge, whilst aiding in service development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, with a chartered status, or working towards one.
• 5+ years of experience with working on bridge and/or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of current British Standards, Eurocodes, and highway guidelines.
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis software, with the ability to write accurate technical reports.
• Proficient communication and project coordination skills, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Willing to travel to attend site visits and to collaborate with clients nationwide.