Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - UK Wide

Jacobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Bridges & Structures team. In this role, you will lead teams in structural analysis and design, promote innovative solutions, and collaborate with diverse disciplines to ensure project success. Candidates are expected to have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, along with strong communication and project management skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across various sectors, fostering sustainability and advanced engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification is required.
• Experience in project management related to bridge design or other disciplines.
• Strong technical design and practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams in structural analysis and detailed designs.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality services.
• Champion innovative thinking to identify best-value solutions.
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Time management

Project management

Technical design

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline

Professional qualification

Job description

Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - UK Wide

As a key member of our Bridges & Structures team, you'll help drive our transition to a solutions-focused provider, transforming how we deliver through the adoption of new technologies, lean methodologies, and digital processes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and decarbonisation, you'll apply your advanced technical engineering, interpersonal, and organisational skills to support the delivery of structural solutions across highways, rail, aviation, energy, and power sectors.

In your role as a technical lead, you will :

• Lead and mentor teams in structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the preparation of contract documents and technical reports.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality services to clients.
• Champion innovative thinking and diverse perspectives to identify best-value solutions.
• Work closely with our UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to optimise resources and ensure efficient, successful project outcomes.

Our Structural Solutions capability is part of Jacobs' wider Transportation business, known for delivering technically complex schemes both in the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse team has earned a strong reputation through a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients including: High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors & Local Authorities.

Let's build for a brighter future together. If you're ready to join a team that's invested in your success and committed to making a global impact — welcome to Jacobs' Structural Solutions Group.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline
• A professional qualification
• Excellent communication, collaboration and time management skills
• Project management skills related to bridge design or other disciplines
• Strong technical design and practical problem‑solving skills

Candidates may have a background in bridge design, however, we are equally interested to hear from candidates from other disciplines and industries.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in asset management, structures renewals and post‑tensioned structures, including post‑tensioned special inspections (PTSI).

Locations: Manchester, Birmingham, Wokingham, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow, Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Stevenage, London

Civil and Structural Transportation