Bridge Engineer / Senior Bridge Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation team in the UK. You will contribute to the design, assessment and delivery of bridges across a range of projects.

You’ll work with experienced engineers across highways and civil disciplines, developing technical expertise and pursuing professional qualifications while benefiting from a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in bridge engineering, structural design or assessment.
• Knowledge of design standards and engineering software.
• Clear communication of technical information in writing and verbally.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess bridges and other civil structures.
• Produce calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Apply design standards to develop robust solutions.
• Support inspections and investigations of existing structures.
• Contribute to feasibility, concept and detailed design work.
• Collaborate with engineers and specialists across teams.
• Support project delivery to programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients and contractors as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and develop technical skills.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Structural design

Analytical skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Civil/Structural Eng.

Job description

At Stantec, we’re looking for a Bridge Engineer / Senior Bridge Engineer to join our growing Transportation team and help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities connected.

You’ll work on a varied portfolio of bridge and civil engineering projects, contributing to the design, assessment and delivery of structures across the UK. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and specialists across our wider business, gaining exposure to a range of projects and developing your technical expertise.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your existing experience or take the next step in your career, you’ll be supported to build your skills and shape your career with us.

About The Role:

As a Bridge Engineer, you’ll be involved in the delivery of bridge engineering projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.

Your work will include the design, assessment and analysis of new and existing structures, working across a range of bridge types and infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with colleagues across highways, transportation, civil engineering and other disciplines to develop practical, efficient and sustainable solutions.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects for public and private sector clients, developing your experience across different project environments and technical challenges.

Your Impact:

• Undertaking the design and assessment of bridges and other civil engineering structures.
• Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Using appropriate design standards, guidance and engineering principles to develop robust solutions.
• Supporting structural inspections, assessments and investigations of existing structures.
• Contributing to feasibility, concept and detailed design work.
• Working collaboratively with engineers and technical specialists across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders where required.
• Contributing to technical reviews and helping to maintain high standards of engineering quality.
• Supporting the development of less experienced team members where appropriate.
• Taking an active role in your own professional development and working towards relevant professional qualifications.

About You:

You’ll be a motivated Bridge Engineer with a strong interest in structural engineering and a desire to develop your technical career.

You’ll have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in bridge engineering, structural design or assessment.
• Experience using relevant design standards and engineering software.
• An understanding of the design and assessment of bridges and/or other civil engineering structures.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly, both in writing and verbally.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• A proactive approach to learning and developing your technical skills.
• Ideally, progress towards or an interest in working towards professional qualification with ICE or IStructE.

Why Join Us:

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.