Senior Bridge Design Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer in Manchester to lead and review bridge design, strengthening, inspections, and assessments. You will provide civil and structural engineering support, feasibility studies, and prepare specifications, reports, and CDM-related documents.

The role requires Chartered membership (CEng/MICE or MIStructE) and proven leadership, with strong knowledge of Eurocodes and applicable standards.

Qualifications

Professional qualification and membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers (CEng MICE or MIStructE)
Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment
Understanding and experience of Eurocodes and/ or sector-specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB)
Experience of finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques
Commercial awareness and experience of managing costs
Good report-writing skills
Experience of leading teams
Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of others

Responsibilities

Lead and review Bridge design
Lead and review Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
General civil and structural engineering support to other teams
Feasibility studies and options appraisals
Preparation/review of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments
Preparation/review of CDM Documentation e.g. Pre-Construction Information Pack
Review of design drawings and preparation of fee estimates
Supervision of junior members of the team