Bridge Engineering Technician - Leeds

Uniting Holding; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural engineering consultancy is looking for a Bridge Engineering Technician in Leeds. The role demands over seven years of experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. You'll produce high-quality engineering drawings, mentor junior staff, and work in a dynamic team focused on civil and structural projects. Competitive salary and flexible working options are part of the offer.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing packages

Flexible working

CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in CADS-RC and structural steelwork detailing.
• Flexible, motivated and focused.

Responsibilities

• Production of engineering models for various types of bridges.
• Preparation of design drawings and details.
• Guidance and mentorship of junior colleagues.

Skills

Modeling and drafting of bridge and civil structures

Proficient in AutoCAD

Fluent in spoken and written English

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Bridge Engineering Technician - Leeds

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is seeking to appoint a talented bridge engineering technician with a minimum of seven years' relevant experience for a permanent position within our expanding civil, structural and environmental consultancy in Leeds.

Job type: Permanent
Location: Otley, Leeds
Salary: Competitive

About the role

As an experienced bridge engineering technician, you will play an integral role in the delivery of our bridge and multidisciplinary projects. You will be supported throughout by our teams in the UK and Ireland.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Production of engineering models, drawings and details for various types of bridges, retaining walls, culverts and other civil structures
• Preparation of conceptual design and detailed design drawings
• Performance of the role of project technician on multidisciplinary projects
• Review of steel fabrication drawings and shop drawings
• Delivery of high-quality engineering drawings in a timely manner
• Guidance and mentorship of junior colleagues

About Roughan & O'Donovan

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading, privately owned civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancy. We employ a multidisciplinary team of over 250 people in our four UK and Ireland offices.

Founded in Dublin in 1974, we plan, design and manage major infrastructure projects. Our hands-on, director-led approach to projects and operations enables us to work collaboratively with our team to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximise value for our clients and learning for our people.

We enjoy strong client, partner and stakeholder relationships, and much of our work comes from repeat business.

A welcoming and friendly company, we genuinely care about our staff and invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career growth.

Our Leeds office opened in 2019 and is now well established, with a rapidly growing team and a strong pipeline of projects.

Current and recent projects include:

• Renfrew Bridge, Renfrewshire, Scotland
• Herring Bridge, Great Yarmouth, UK
• Humber Bridge Maintenance Operation, UK
• Corporation Bridge, Grimsby, UK
• A5 Western Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme, Northern Ireland
• Narrow Water Bridge, Omeath, Co Louth, Ireland
• Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project, Ireland

Essential

• A minimum of a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in civil engineering or equivalent and/or hold EngTech or IEng with the ICE or IStructE
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience of modelling and drafting of bridge and civil structures
• Proficient in AutoCAD, CADS-RC, and structural steelwork detailing
• Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Flexible, motivated and focused
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality drawings
• A strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in a busy work environment with tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in 3D modelling using AutoCAD or other suitable software
• Proficiency in a range of software packages, such as Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks

What to expect when you join ROD

When you join ROD, you will become part of a highly motivated team recognised for outstanding technical skill and passion for excellence.

You will be involved in the delivery of an interesting and broad range of civil and structural engineering projects, predominantly within the roads and bridges sectors.

You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award-winning CPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth, flexibility, and creativity.

We offer health and wellbeing packages, flexible working and life-event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

Roughan & O’Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.