Principal Bridge Engineer

Wilde Consulting Engineers; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Paid overtime

City centre location with public-trans

Social events

Career progression prospects

5 days annual leave buy/sell

Job summary

Wilde Consulting Engineers in Liverpool is seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer to lead high-profile highways and rail structure schemes from concept through to delivery. Join a mid-sized, growing firm with a central city location near Moorfields, offering hybrid working and a culture of collaboration.

You will oversee design reviews, project management, and client liaison, while mentoring junior engineers and driving technical excellence with up-to-date knowledge of DMRB and design codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Extensive experience in bridge design, assessment and rehabilitation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to completion.
• Review and sign off on designs, specifications, and technical reports.
• Prepare fee proposals.
• Carry out bridge inspections and assessments.
• Liaise with clients and contractors.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Rail/Highway experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Opportunity: Principal Bridge Engineer
Location: Liverpool
Position type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable and Competitive

About us

Wilde Consulting Engineers is an established, family owned civil and structural engineering consultancy, founded in 1980. Over the years, we’ve grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent firms, delivering innovative and reliable engineering solutions.

We work with a wide range of public and private sector clients including local authorities, contractors, and government agencies. Our projects span assessments, designs, feasibility studies, and technical advisory roles on major infrastructure schemes.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Liverpool city centre office for a Principal Bridge Engineer to complement our talented team.

Located just a two-minute walk from Moorfields Station, our contemporary Liverpool offices boast a prime central location with views of the River Mersey.

In this role, you’ll lead on a variety of interesting Highways and Rail structures schemes from concept through to completion, working alongside a team of experienced engineers.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage projects from concept to completion.
• Review and sign off on designs, specifications, and technical reports in accordance with DMRB and design codes.
• Prepare fee proposals.
• Carry out bridge inspections and assessments.
• Liaise with clients and contractors.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Extensive experience in bridge design, assessment, and rehabilitation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Exciting and varied workload across rail and highway bridge projects.
• Supportive, close-knit team culture with the variety, support and quality of a larger, national consultancy.
• Clear opportunities for progression as the company continues to grow.
• Ongoing support for training and professional development.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary package, tailored to individual needs.
• Be part of a growing company with a clear focus on collaboration, innovation and quality.

What we offer

• Buy and sell up to 5 days' annual leave
• Paid overtime.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Varied and interesting work.
• Excellent career progression prospects.
• Convenient city centre location with excellent public transport links.
• Organised social events and a friendly, supportive team environment.

Wilde Consulting Engineers are an Equal Opportunities employer.