Lead Bridge Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a permanent Lead Bridge Engineer to join their team across various locations in the UK, including options for remote work. This role involves leading design efforts, managing client relationships, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in major civil engineering projects.

Benefits

Career development and mentoring

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Pension schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior engineering role with technical expertise.
• Ability to produce and review engineering designs independently.
• Experience as a main engineering contact, e.g., CRE for Network Rail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and produce/check designs.
• Manage project budgets and liaise with clients.
• Contribute to bids and work-winning activities.

Skills

Technical expertise

Risk assessment and management

Health, safety, and welfare management

Proficiency with relevant software

Education

Chartered or Incorporated status

Job description

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Lead Bridge Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Amey

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Manchester/Newcastle/Sheffield/Remote

Amey is a leading provider of engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. We focus on delivering sustainable infrastructure that enhances life and protects our shared future.

Our values are safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a permanent Lead Bridge Engineer to join our Amey Consulting team in Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, with shared office space and remote work options. We welcome applications from Lead Engineers across these regions.

Our Structures Team works on major civil engineering projects across Scotland, with project values exceeding £1bn.

We manage long-term contracts like the Southwest and Northeast Trunk Road Network Management, offering opportunities for professional growth and involvement in significant engineering projects.

The Role

The Lead Bridge Engineer will support the Design team and liaise with Transport Scotland. Responsibilities include leading a team, producing and checking designs, managing project budgets, liaising with clients, and contributing to bids and work-winning activities. Health and safety practices are a key focus.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in a senior engineering role with technical expertise
• Ability to produce and review engineering designs independently
• Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare management, including CDM regulations
• Experience as a main engineering contact, e.g., CRE for Network Rail
• Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools
• Understanding of risk assessment and management
• Possibly Chartered or Incorporated status

What We Offer

We value our people and offer flexibility, career development, and various benefits. Our progression framework supports your career growth, with mentoring and professional qualification bonuses. We promote work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, and offer health and wellbeing programs, social value initiatives, pension schemes, flexible benefits, and discounts.

Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates individuality and fosters professional growth.

Application Guidance

We are committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and offer interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact our recruitment team at [email] for support during the application process.