Bridge & Structures Engineer

Waterman Aspen; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Structures Engineer to join their Scotland team. The ideal candidate will have UK experience related to bridge design, technical project delivery and management. This role offers a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits package, including a company car or allowance, health insurance, and generous annual leave. Join a dynamic team to enhance your career while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience with minor/major bridges schemes is essential.
• Proven ability to manage projects and service priorities.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop programmes for bridge schemes.
• Manage technical approvals of new structures.
• Assist in the technical progression of clients.

Skills

UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client

Knowledge of DMRB and MCHW for bridge design

Experience in managing inspection and assessment regimes

Experience of NEC contract management

Education

IEng or CEng

Tools

Relevant design software / CAD / Civils 3D

Job description

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Structures Engineer will see you as a key member of the Scotland team and you can expect :

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required…

Essential :

• UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client
• Knowledge and application of the DMRB and MCHW for design of minor / major bridges schemes.
• Develop and deliver programmes.
• Managing inspection and assessment regimes.
• Technical approvals of new structures.
• Managing Abnormal Indivisible Load movements.
• Experience of NEC contract management.
• Delivery of the projects and service priorities.

Desirable :

• IEng or CEng
• A full UK driving licence
• Relevant design software / CAD / Civils 3D / where appropriate

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package :

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community