Principal Bridge Engineer

Pell Frischmann; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pell Frischmann is seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer to lead complex bridge projects across the UK, combining design, assessment and asset renewal. You will mentor junior engineers and work across highways, rail and local authority schemes, engaging clients and stakeholders to deliver robust, innovative solutions.

The role supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with offices and sites across the UK and opportunities to influence major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Essential: Civil/Structural Engineering degree; working toward chartership.
• Preferred: Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE).
• Preferred: Post graduate technical specialism.
• Essential: Significant post study experience in bridge design/assessment within consultancy.
• Preferred: Experience leading teams or packages of work.
• Essential: Strong technical capability, understanding of DMRB/Eurocodes, communication skills, stakeholder management.
• Preferred: Advanced FE modelling using MIDAS and other common industry tools and BIM integration experience. Bid leadership, business development, or technical innovation.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on complex projects and major work packages.
• Provide technical assurance and oversee compliance with standards.
• Manage and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business planning, resource allocation and project governance.
• Participate in inspections, assessments, and site work.

Skills

DMRB/Eurocodes

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Technical leadership

MIDAS

BIM tools

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE)

Post graduate technical specialism

Tools

MIDAS

BIM integration

Revit

Job description

We are looking to hire for Principal Bridge Engineers due to a number of project wins in our Civil Structures team.

We are recruiting Principal Bridge Engineers to join our expanding Civil Structures team, supporting our growing workload across a wide range of complex bridge and civil structure projects. You’ll work with clients across highways, rail, developers, and major infrastructure partners.

You’ll be an integral part of our bridges cohort—a supportive, friendly group backed by strong technical networks. The team are at the cutting edge, providing efficient innovative solutions to complex problems for both new and existing structures.

Our bridges team is recognised for delivering innovative design, inspection, asset management and renewal solutions across a diverse portfolio of highway, rail and local authority structures. From major bridge management programmes and active travel schemes to complex refurbishment and replacement projects, we combine technical excellence with digital delivery, sustainability and whole-life asset thinking to help our clients create resilient infrastructure for future generations. Recent industry recognition, including winning the Innovation in Carbon Reduction at this year’s NCE Bridges Awards, reflects the strength of our expertise and the impact of our work across the sector.

We foster a collaborative, supportive and inclusive culture where people are empowered to develop their careers, contribute fresh ideas and make a meaningful difference. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry‑leading professionals on projects that improve connectivity, support economic growth and enhance the environments in which we live and work.

We are committed to investing in your personal and professional development, providing the support, flexibility and opportunities needed to help you achieve your full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, are proud members of the Government's Disability Confident Scheme, and actively promote flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support the wellbeing of our people.

As a principal engineer, you will provide management, coaching and mentorship to junior team members and help shape the exceptional delivery our clients value. This role will support projects across the UK in both office and site based roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on complex projects and major work packages.
• Provide technical assurance and oversee compliance with standards.
• Manage and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business planning, resource allocation and project governance.
• Participate in inspections, assessments, and site work.

Which Qualifications, experience and skills are required?

• Qualifications
  • Essential: Civil/Structural Engineering degree; working toward chartership.
  • Preferred: Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE).
  • Preferred: Post graduate technical specialism
• Experience
  • Essential: Significant post study experience in bridge design/assessment experience within consultancy.
  • Preferred: Experience leading teams or packages of work.
• Skills
  • Essential: Strong technical capability, understanding of DMRB/Eurocodes, communication skills, stakeholder management.
  • Preferred: Advanced FE modelling using MIDAS and other common industry tools and BIM integration experience. Bid leadership, business development, or technical innovation