Bridge Engineer / Senior Bridge Engineer

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Chartership support

Professional development

UK benefits package

Résumé du poste

Matchtech Group is seeking a Bridge Engineer or Senior Bridge Engineer to join a multidisciplinary highways team in Manchester. The role is permanent and offers hybrid working with two to three days in the office, across major road, rail and footbridge projects in the UK and Ireland.

You will deliver bridge design across varied transport schemes, contribute to assessments and rehabilitation, apply Eurocodes/DMRB, and produce reports and contract documents while collaborating with clients and

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification required in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience in bridge and structures within highways/transport.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB and UK standards.
• Strong report writing and design documentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Deliver bridge and structures design packages for major highway/rail/footbridge schemes.
• Contribute to inspections, assessments and rehabilitation works.
• Prepare technical reports and contract documents.
• Apply Eurocodes and DMRB in design work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Support or lead junior engineers and manage multiple projects.

Connaissances

Bridge design

Structural assessment

Rehabilitation principles

Communication & coordination

Team collaboration

Formation

Degree-level qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering

Outils

Midas Civil

Structural analysis software

Description du poste

Our client is seeking a Bridge Engineer or Senior Bridge Engineer to join a multidisciplinary highways team in Manchester. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work on major road, rail and footbridge schemes across the UK and Ireland, supporting projects from pre-planning and preliminary design through to detailed design, assessment, rehabilitation and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering bridge and structures design packages across a varied portfolio of transport infrastructure projects
• Contributing to inspections, assessments and rehabilitation schemes for existing bridges and structures
• Designing new reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel and steel composite bridges
• Preparing technical reports, approval-in-principle documentation, technical acceptance submissions and contract documents
• Applying Eurocodes, UK bridge design standards and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, local authorities, contractors and external consultants
• Managing technical tasks across multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy and delivery standards
• Supporting or leading junior engineers and contributing to project coordination, planning and client relationships

Job Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in bridge and structures engineering within the highways or transport infrastructure sector
• Strong understanding of bridge design, structural assessment and rehabilitation principles
• Knowledge of structural Eurocodes, DMRB and UK bridge design standards
• Experience using structural analysis and design software; knowledge of Midas Civil would be advantageous
• Ability to produce clear technical reports, design documentation and contract information
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Chartered status, or a commitment to working towards CEng, MICE, MIStructE, MIEI or an equivalent professional qualification

Additional Information:

Location: Manchester

Permanent position

Hybrid working, with approximately two to three days per week in the office

Standard working pattern of 37.5 hours per week

Travel across the UK and Ireland may be required depending on project demands

Projects include major highways and transport schemes such as the A66, M6 Lune Gorge, A417 and A9, alongside Ireland-based road and rail projects

Benefits:

• Our client offers a standard UK benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional development, chartership support and involvement in high-profile bridge and transport infrastructure projects.