Bridge Engineer / Senior Bridge Engineer

Matchtech; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartered status support

Professional development

Hybrid working

Job summary

Matchtech Group in Manchester is seeking a Bridge Engineer or Senior Bridge Engineer to join a multidisciplinary highways team. The role covers major road, rail and footbridge schemes across the UK and Ireland, from pre-planning to detailed design and construction.

You will design concrete and steel bridges, carry out inspections, apply Eurocodes and DMRB, prepare reports and contract docs, and work with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in bridge and structures engineering within highways/transport sector.
• Knowledge of bridge design and rehabilitation principles.
• Familiarity with structural Eurocodes, DMRB and UK standards.
• Experience with structural analysis software; Midas Civil advantageous.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports and contract docs.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bridge and structures design packages across diverse transport projects.
• Contribute to inspections, assessments, and rehabilitation schemes.
• Design reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel and steel composite bridges.
• Prepare technical reports, approvals, submissions and contract documents.
• Apply Eurocodes, DMRB and UK bridge standards.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Report writing

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Midas Civil

Job description

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.

If you are an experienced Bridge Engineer or Senior Bridge Engineer seeking the opportunity to contribute to innovative highways and structures projects,