Bridge Engineer: Design, Strengthening & Impact

WSP; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Engineer to deliver civil and bridge engineering projects, supervising junior team members to ensure quality, time and budget adherence. You will design bridges, assess and repair structures, and contribute to feasibility studies and reports.

The role requires a MEng/MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering, and graduate membership with ICE or IStructE as you progress toward chartership. We value strong communication and cost awareness as you support multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good report-writing skills.
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of others.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Bridge design

Report writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Cost awareness

Education

MEng or MSc Civil/Structural Engineering

Graduate membership ICE/IStructE

Job description

WSP is seeking an Engineer to deliver civil and bridge engineering projects, supervising junior team members to ensure quality, time and budget adherence. You will design bridges, assess and repair structures, and contribute to feasibility studies and reports.

The role requires a MEng/MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering, and graduate membership with ICE or IStructE as you progress toward chartership. We value strong communication and cost awareness as you support multi-disciplinary teams.