Principal Bridge Engineer

Pell Frischmann; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pell Frischmann is recruiting Principal Bridge Engineers to join our expanding Civil Structures team, supporting a 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, as part of our bridges cohort—a supportive group backed by strong technical networks.

The role offers opportunities for mentoring and advancing your career while delivering innovative design and asset

Qualifications

• Civil/Structural Engineering degree; working toward chartership.
• Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE).
• Post graduate technical specialism.

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

Bridge design

Chartered Engineer

MIDAS FEM

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE)

Tools

MIDAS

BIM

Job description

About Pell Frischmann Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

About Pell Frischmann Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration. Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

You’re 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?

Essential

Civil/Structural Engineering degree; working toward chartership.

Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE).

Post graduate technical specialism.

Experience

• Significant post study experience in bridge design/assessment experience within consultancy.
• Experience leading teams or packages of work.

Skills

• Strong technical capability, understanding of DMRB/Eurocodes, communication skills, stakeholder management.
• Advanced FE modelling using MIDAS and other common industry tools and BIM integration experience. Bid leadership, business development, or technical innovation

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate. We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

Pell Frischmann Benefits

We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.