Contract Senior / Principal Bridge Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing bridge engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior or Principal Bridge Engineer to join their team in Peterborough. The role offers hybrid working and excellent career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in bridge engineering, and expertise in MIDAS Bridge software. Strong communication skills are also essential.

Benefits

Hybrid home-office working

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years bridge engineering experience including hands on bridge design.
• Understanding and experience of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design.
• Experienced in the design of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality solutions for bridge projects.
• Apply engineering knowledge and principles to devise innovative solutions.
• Work alongside existing colleagues.

Skills

Bridge engineering experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

HND, degree or masters in Civil or Structural Engineering

Membership in relevant professional engineering institution (e.g., ICE, IStructE)

Tools

MIDAS Bridge software

Job description

Overview

Due to recent project wins an exciting role has arisen for a Senior or Principal Bridge Engineer in our clients growing bridge engineering team.

What you need to succeed

• HND, degree or masters level qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally IEng or CEng with membership of relevant professional engineering institution, e.g. ICE, IStructE.
• Minimum 10 years bridge engineering experience including recent hands on bridge design.
• Experienced in using MIDAS Bridge software.
• Understanding and experience of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design.
• Experienced in the design of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures.
• Good understanding of CDM requirements.
• Ability to work independently to produce high quality solutions for bridge projects, and to be able to apply engineering knowledge and principles to devise innovative solutions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work alongside existing colleagues.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid home-office working
• Excellent career progression