Senior / Principal Bridge Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; York; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Bridge Engineer to join their dynamic Bridge Team in York. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, providing technical leadership and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for career progression. With a commitment to employee development and a collaborative work environment, this position promises a rewarding career path in a growing, employee-owned consultancy. If you have the ambition and expertise to thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual profit related bonus

Early Professional Membership paid

Company pension scheme

Group Life Insurance

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• Chartered or nearing chartered status with 6+ years in design.
• Experienced in bridge refurbishment and renewals.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs per project requirements.
• Conduct structural calculations and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Structural Analysis Software

Job description

Senior / Principal Bridge Engineer

Location: York / Hybrid working.

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £65,000 dependant on level of experience plus package including:

• Annual profit related bonus
• Early Professional Membership paid
• Company pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Private Health Care
• Range of additional company benefits

Summary

A successful employee-owned engineering design consultancy that provides technical services to clients including construction firms, transport agencies, local authorities, engineering consultants, and private clients in Glasgow, Scotland, and throughout the UK is looking to hire a Senior or Principal Level Engineer to join their Bridge Team based in York. The successful candidate will report to the York Office Lead and work closely with discipline heads based in the other MHB offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Croydon.

Responsibilities will include:

• Development of conceptual and detailed designs in accordance with project requirements
• Checking of design calculations and drawings completed by other engineers
• Structural calculations and analysis using appropriate software packages
• Technical leadership/input/review role for design, assessment, and other technical aspects
• Assisting in preparation of fee proposals
• Managing and building relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Attending meetings representing MHB and the design team
• On-site visits/structural inspections/investigations
• Providing technical support to less experienced staff
• Project management of small and medium-sized projects

The ideal candidate should have:

• An engineering degree and be chartered or sitting review within 12 months (ICE/IstructE)
• A minimum of 6 years' relevant experience in a design environment
• Experience in undertaking the role of CRE Bridge refurbishment/renewals in a range of structural types and materials
• A desire for career progression within a growing, employee-owned company
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience of some of the following structures - bridges, tunnels, stations & buildings, geotechnical structures, and design using various materials, eg - concrete, steel, timber, masonry
• Project management experience including project scoping, coordinating design activities, contractual and financial management
• Experience of management of teams of up to 2-4 people
• Experience of working on multiple concurrent and multi-discipline commissions
• Experience in representing the company to clients and working with a range of project stakeholders
• An innovative outlook and be looking to use and further develop technical and business skills to match the growing needs of the business
• Experience work winning in a client-facing role
• Clean driving licence

If you are interested in this role, have the drive, ambition, and relevant experience and skills to join this fast-paced team, please get in touch to learn more.

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