Principal Bridges & Structures Engineer

AECOM; Lane; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to work in Croydon, UK, with flexible hybrid arrangements. You'll take a leading role in implementing health and safety practices, manage projects, and mentor trainees.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, chartered status, and proven experience in bridge engineering. Strong technical skills and excellent client engagement capabilities are crucial.

Qualifications

• Proven assessment, design and project-management experience, especially in bridge engineering.
• Strong technical skills in bridge engineering with a ‘right‑first‑time’ approach.
• Good working knowledge of structural Eurocodes, National Highways, and Network Rail standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead in implementing health & safety best practices.
• Act as a technical lead for delivery projects.
• Project-manage schemes, including client reporting and resource planning.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project management

Technical lead

Client engagement

Structural analysis software

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status

Tools

Lusas

MIDAS

Sofistik

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – Principal Bridges & Structures Engineer

Location: Croydon, UK – Flexible hybrid working between office and home.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in implementing health & safety and wellbeing best practice in all works.
• Act as a technical lead for delivery projects, leading, line‑managing and developing a team of Engineers and Technicians.
• Serve as Supervising Civil Engineer (SCE) to trainees working towards chartership and support graduates within the team.
• Secure and deliver works to new and existing clients.
• Project‑manage schemes, including client reporting, programming, resource planning and commercial management.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; MSc level or equivalent preferred.
• Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Minimum two days per week commitment to work in the Croydon office.
• Proven assessment, design and project‑management experience, especially in bridge engineering.
• Strong technical skills in bridge engineering, with a ‘right‑first‑time’ approach.
• Good working knowledge of structural Eurocodes, National Highways (DMRB & MCHW) and Network Rail standards.
• Experience with structural analysis software – Lusas, MIDAS, Sofistik or SBD preferred.
• Experience producing calculations, drawings, risk assessments, specifications and reporting, and interdisciplinary review on multi‑discipline projects.
• Sound knowledge of engineering processes for investigations, assessments, refurbishment and design of transport structures including bridges.
• Experience managing specialist subcontractors and on‑site execution in a safe, productive manner.
• Capacity to lead small‑medium teams, ensuring high‑quality reports and drawings within budget and schedule constraints.
• Effective client engagement, ability to meet with senior advisory/contracting teams and make decisions.

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodation

All applicants are considered for qualification and suitable for placement regardless of race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any protected characteristic. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail] for support during the application process.

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