Senior Bridge Engineer

Calibre Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead innovative bridge projects across public and private infrastructure. The position offers hybrid work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth, ideal for proactive individuals ready to make an impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Professional subscriptions paid

Flexible hours and holiday trading

Annual team trips and social events

Clear salary bands and progression pathways

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in bridge engineering.
• Proficient in bridge design, assessment, and refurbishment.
• Strong communicator, confident in leading teams and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bridge design on various projects (footbridges, road, rail).
• Lead project delivery and oversee junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (DMRB, Eurocodes).

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project management

Client communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

Tools

MIDAS

LUSAS

Revit

Job description

Senior Bridge Engineer - Consultancy Hybrid Manchester
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
Salary: 42,000- 52,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering

The Opportunity

An ambitious, design-led civil and structural consultancy is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their growing team in Manchester. Working across public and private sector infrastructure, you'll lead and deliver bridge projects from concept to construction. This is a great chance to work in a close-knit, innovative environment where your ideas and leadership will directly shape projects and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bridge and civil structures design on a wide range of projects (footbridges, road, and rail).
• Lead technical design, manage project delivery, and oversee junior engineers and technicians.
• Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, BIM models, and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders - act as CEM/CRE where required.
• Ensure compliance with DMRB, Eurocodes, Network Rail and other relevant standards.
• Contribute to proposals and project bids, and support business development.

Requirements

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (e.g., CEng MICE, MIStructE) or fast approaching.
• Strong experience (6+ years) in bridge engineering within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Proficient in bridge design, assessment, and refurbishment.
• Skilled in using analysis and modelling tools such as MIDAS, LUSAS, Revit, or similar.
• Strong communicator, confident in leading teams and client interaction.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Flexible hours and holiday trading
• Annual team trips and social events
• Clear salary bands and progression pathways

If interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more before applying, please contact Taylor at Calibre Search Manchester.

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