Bridge Engineer: Impactful Civil Projects (Hybrid)

WSP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Engineer to deliver civil and bridge engineering projects from our Manchester office. You will supervise junior team members and ensure quality, time, and budget targets are met across rail and highways schemes with clients including national bodies.

Based in our city centre office, you will benefit from hybrid working and collaborate with diverse teams across the UK. The role offers a clear path to Chartership through mentoring and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering is required or expected.
• Graduate membership with ICE or IStructE is preferred.
• Experience in bridge design, maintenance or assessment.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes or sector-specific standards such as Network Rail.
• Interest in finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage costs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Finite element analysis

Parametric design techniques

Commercial awareness

Education

MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Graduate membership with ICE or IStructE

Tools

FEA software

Eurocodes & standards

Job description

WSP is seeking an Engineer to deliver civil and bridge engineering projects from our Manchester office. You will supervise junior team members and ensure quality, time, and budget targets are met across rail and highways schemes with clients including national bodies.

Based in our city centre office, you will benefit from hybrid working and collaborate with diverse teams across the UK. The role offers a clear path to Chartership through mentoring and training opportunities.