Principal Bridge Engineer

Waterman Aspen; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in England is seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer. This role involves overseeing bridge design and assessment while managing teams to ensure project success. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have strong knowledge of industry standards. The position offers competitive salary, benefits such as company car or allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB, CDM 2015, and Construction Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience in producing and managing scheme deliverables including PCI packs and scheme specifications.
• Proven experience in bridge design, assessment, inspection, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams and deliver projects to time and budget.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and local authorities.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Eurocodes knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Structural analysis software

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 Yorkshire 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
• 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

Experience required…

Essential :

• Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB, CDM 2015, and Construction Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience in producing and managing scheme deliverables including PCI packs, BoQs, scheme specifications using the MCHW and health and safety files.
• Proven experience in bridge design, assessment, inspection, and maintenance.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering projects to time and budget.
• Good working knowledge of the NEC form of contracts.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports, proposals, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to liaise with clients, contractors, and local authorities.

Desirable :

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with ICE or equivalent.
• Experience with BIM, structural analysis software, and digital inspection tools.

You’ll get this and so much more…

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

• 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