Senior Bridge Engineer

Waterman Aspen; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm located in Wakefield is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their Yorkshire & Humber team. This role involves working on various projects with a focus on bridge and highway structure design and assessment. The ideal candidate should have UK engineering experience, proficiency in structural analysis, and a relevant qualification. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits including a company car, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave, pro rata

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Must have experience within an engineering environment in the UK.
• Confident in delivering bridge or highway structure projects.
• Proven ability in structural analysis, calculations, and detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects related to bridge engineering.
• Independently undertake structural analysis and calculations.
• Deliver comprehensive design and assessment reports.

Skills

UK experience in engineering

Bridge or highway design

Structural analysis and design

DMRB and Eurocodes

Proficient in structural analysis software

Understanding of CDM Regulations

Education

HNC / HND / BEng / BSc / MEng or equivalent

Job description

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Senior Bridge Engineer will see you as a key member of the Yorkshire & Humber team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required…

Essential:

• UK experience within a public, private or third sector engineering environment.
• Experience delivering bridge or highway structure design, assessment, inspection or maintenance projects.
• Ability to independently undertake structural analysis, calculations and detailed design.
• Confident in applying DMRB, Eurocodes and/or relevant British Standards.
• Experience producing AIPs, assessment reports, design statements, specifications, BoQs or PCI packs.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and experience applying them on projects.
• Proficient with industry standard structural analysis software.
• HNC / HND / BEng / BSc / MEng or equivalent.
• Working toward IEng / CEng or recently achieved.

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring engineers or supervising small teams.
• Experience with digital asset management systems.
• Experience in inspections or asset management planning.
• Awareness of temporary works and complex structural assessments.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community