Principal Bridge Engineer

Waterman Aspen; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Glasgow is searching for a Principal Bridge Engineer to join their Scotland team. This role involves working on a variety of bridge projects, requiring substantial UK experience and strong analytical skills. The successful candidate will benefit from career development opportunities, professional body subscriptions, and a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a company car or allowance and health insurance.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in analysis, design, and assessment of bridges.
• Experience with masonry arches, prestressed and post tensioned concrete, and steel bridges.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analyses to assess load-carrying capacity of bridges.
• Work on various bridge types and assist in technical progression.
• Engage in career development and mentorship.

Skills

Substantial UK experience

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Understanding of structural behavior

Education

CEng

Tools

Design software

CAD

Civils 3D

LUSAS

ARCHIE-M

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 Principal Bridge 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

• Substantial UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client
• Experienced in the analysis, design, and assessment of bridges and other types of highway structures
• Experience of working on a wide range of bridge types including masonry arches, prestressed and post tensioned concrete, and various types of steel bridges.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and a good understanding of structural behaviour.
• Able to conduct structural analyses to assess the load‑carrying capacity of bridges in accordance with DMRB standards.
• Able to use behavioural understanding and experience to understand why structures may be performing better than assessments suggest.

Desirable

• CEng
• A full UK driving licence
• Relevant design software / CAD / Civils 3D where appropriate
• Experience of using LUSAS and ARCHIE‑M

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

You’ll get this and so much more…

• 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