Senior Bridge Engineer

Fusion People; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-discipline building design consultancy seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer in Durham. In this permanent role, you will oversee the design and assessment of bridge structures, collaborating closely with the Principal Engineer. The position offers a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits, including professional development and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 6%

25-days holiday plus options to buy up to 10-days

Professional development

Generous maternity leave package

Access to discount portal

Job security from public and private sector projects

Qualifications

• Qualified at degree level in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Working towards chartership with significant bridge design experience.
• Knowledge of DMRB and MCHW.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in appraisal and design of bridge structures.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare detailed designs and conduct bridge inspections.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Bridge Design

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

MIDAS

LUSAS

Autodesk SBD

Job description

Senior Bridge Engineer

Type: Permanent

Salary: £48,000 - £54,000 + benefits

Location: Durham

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days from home)

A Senior Bridge Engineer is required to join an award-winning multi-discipline building design consultancy on a permanent basis in Durham. As the Senior Engineer, you will be working closely with the Principal Engineer to lead the team in the appraisal, assessment, and design of bridge structures. Responsibilities include providing detailed designs from option study to detailed design, including preliminary design and outline cost estimates, performing GI and PI bridge inspections and assessments, preparing analytical models, perform analyses and detailed calculations, and preparing AIPs, reports, specifications, and contract documents etc. You will also be required to supervise and mentor junior engineers, complete H&S risk assessments, supervise technicians to prepare technical drawings / models, and attend site visits as required.

The successful candidate will be qualified at degree level or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering and be working towards chartership and have significant experience working on and leading small to large scale bridge designing projects. You will also have knowledge and experience of using the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), familiarity with Eurocodes and British Standards for the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures, and be conversant with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD, MIDAS, LUSAS, and Autodesk SBD.

Benefits for working for this company include pension contributions up to 6%, 25-days holiday plus buying options up to 10-days, hybrid working, professional development, a generous maternity leave package, access to their discount portal and job security from both public and private sector projects. If you're interested, apply now ( / ).

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