Bridge Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Inclusivity & Belonging

Health & Wellbeing

Flex your time

Your development

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Engineer to deliver civil and bridge projects, supervise junior staff, and ensure quality on time and on budget. You will work on landmark rail and highways schemes, including HS2 and Network Rail, in a hybrid UK office-based role. The team offers development via training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

The role emphasizes bridge design, feasibility studies, and cost control, with opportunities across diverse projects and active collaboration with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate ICE/IStructE membership; approaching chartership.
• Experience of bridge design, maintenance or assessment.
• Experience of Eurocodes and sector-specific standards (e.g. Network Rail, DMRB).
• Interest in finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques.
• Commercial awareness and managing costs.

Responsibilities

• Bridge design, strengthening and repair planning.
• Inspections and assessments of bridges and major structures.
• Civil/structural engineering support across teams.
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals.
• Prepare specifications, reports and health & safety risk assessments.
• Prepare fee estimates and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Bridge design

Eurocodes

Finite element analysis

Cost management

Education

MEng or MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering

Graduate ICE/IStructE membership

Tools

Finite element software

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

As an Engineer, you will be pivotal in delivering civil and bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to supervise and support junior team members. In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Bridge design
• Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
• General civil and structural engineering support to other teams
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals
• Preparation of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments
• Preparation of fee estimates
• Supervision of junior members of the team

Your team…

We are based in WSP’s vibrant city centre office, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and city centre amenities.

We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients.

The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers, signed off against most attributes and are approaching chartership
• Experience of bridge design, maintenance or assessment
• Experience of Eurocodes or sector-specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB)
• Interest in finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques
• Commercial awareness and appreciation of managing costs

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.