Lead Bridge Engineer — Structural Assessments (Hybrid, Midlands)

Matchtech; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Office choice: Birmingham or Notts

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its highways and structures team on a permanent basis in the Midlands. The role can be based in either Birmingham or Nottingham and provides technical leadership across structural assessments and related reviews.

You will work with consultants and project teams to ensure safe, serviceable bridge assets while adhering to standards and best practice in a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Civil/Structural Engineer status or equivalent.
• Experience in highway structures management and bridge assessments.
• Knowledge of DMRB standards, methods and Highway Works Specification.
• Understanding of Eurocodes and their application to highway structures.
• Degree or HND in civil/structural engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and duties.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Full driving licence (no more than 3 points).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural assessments and CS 451 reviews, guiding resources.
• Tackle urgent assessments within tight timescales and mitigate risks.
• Prepare CS 470 interim measures documentation and secure approvals.
• Coordinate survey briefs supporting structural reviews.
• Review technical documents from consultants with clear comments.
• Support risk management for highway bridge assets.
• Collaborate with advisers, consultants, and project teams for delivery.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Incorporated Structural Engineer

Highway structures management

Bridge assessments

Structural reviews

DMRB standards knowledge

Eurocodes understanding

CDM Regulations 2015

Technical reporting

Full driving licence

Education

Degree in civil/structural engineering

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its highways and structures team on a permanent basis in the Midlands. The role can be based in either Birmingham or Nottingham and provides technical leadership across structural assessments and related reviews.

You will work with consultants and project teams to ensure safe, serviceable bridge assets while adhering to standards and best practice in a hybrid working setup.