Principal Bridge Engineer - Hybrid & Leadership in Bridges

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

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.