Principal Bridge Engineer

Morson Group; Perth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group seeks an Experienced Principal Bridge Engineer to support site supervision and contract management on a major highway project in Perth & Kinross Region. This 12-month, full-time contract requires site attendance and falls within IR35 at £65ph, with BPSS clearance and UK citizenship conditions.

Responsibilities include supervising bridge construction activities, reviewing methodologies, administering contracts, monitoring quality systems, negotiating claims, and liaising with

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with CEng/MICE designation.
• Significant site-based experience delivering bridge construction on major highways.
• Strong knowledge of bridge techniques and quality assurance.
• Experience monitoring and auditing contractor quality systems.
• Proven experience assessing, advising on, and negotiating contractor claims.
• Experience as Assistant to Employers Representative on Measure & Value and Design & Build contracts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently on site while managing multiple interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide site supervision and technical oversight of bridge construction activities.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with specifications, quality, programme and safety.
• Review construction methodologies, inspection records, quality docs, and testing regimes.
• Support Employers Representative in administering contracts and managing contractor performance.
• Monitor and audit contractor quality management systems and standards.
• Assess, advise on, and negotiate contractor claims and compensation events.
• Review progress against milestones and identify risks and mitigations.
• Liaise with contractors, designers, stakeholders, and client representatives.
• Ensure works comply with legislation, standards, and project procedures.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, progress updates, and contractual documents.

Skills

Site supervision

Contract management

Bridge construction

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Independent on site

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng/MICE)

Job description

I am looking for an Experienced Principal Bridge Engineer to support site supervision and contract management on a major highway in Perth & Kinross Region.

Full-time site attendance required for 12 Month contract with potential for longer duration.

This role falls within IR35 at a rate of £65ph.

BPSS clearance is required for this role.

Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder, and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide site supervision and technical oversight of bridge construction activities on a major highway project.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, programme commitments, and health & safety regulations.
• Review and assess construction methodologies, inspection records, quality documentation, and testing regimes.
• Support the Employers Representative in administering contracts and managing contractor performance.
• Monitor and audit contractors quality management systems and ensure construction works meet required standards.
• Assess, advise on, and negotiate contractor claims, compensation events, and contractual matters.
• Review progress against programme milestones and identify potential risks and mitigation measures.
• Liaise with contractors, designers, stakeholders, and client representatives to resolve technical and commercial issues.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, and project procedures.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, progress updates, and contractual documentation.

ESSENTIAL

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent).
• Significant site-based experience delivering bridge construction projects on major highway or transportation schemes.
• Strong knowledge of bridge construction techniques, quality assurance processes, and construction supervision practices.
• Extensive experience monitoring and auditing contractor quality systems.
• Proven experience assessing, advising on, and negotiating contractor claims.
• Experience acting as Assistant to the Employers Representative on: Measure & Value contracts, Design & Build contracts & Other recognised construction contract forms
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently on site while managing multiple project interfaces.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supervising steel bridge construction works.
• Experience overseeing cable-supported structures, including inspection and construction supervision.
• NEC4 Supervisor Accreditation or qualification.
• Previous experience working on major roads, highways, or transportation infrastructure programmes.
• Familiarity with Scottish highway standards and bridge construction practices.