Senior Bridge Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their Yorkshire & Humber team. The role involves working on various projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and preparing essential construction documents. Ideal candidates will have UK experience in structural maintenance, strong knowledge of Eurocodes, and relevant qualifications. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car or allowance, health insurance, and annual leave options. This position offers significant career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience within a public, private or third sector UK based client.
• Experienced in inspection, assessment, and maintenance of structures.
• Familiar with CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Join the Yorkshire & Humber team for various client projects.
• Assist in technical progression and career development.
• Prepare construction documents and conduct inspections.

Skills

Inspection and assessment of Highway or Rail Structures

Knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards

Construction documentation preparation

Driving licence

Education

HND, HNC, BEng, MEng or equivalent in relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

FEA modelling software

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

Essential :

• UK Experience within a public, private or third sector UK based client
• Experienced in inspection, assessment, and maintenance of Highway or Rail Structures.
• Working knowledge and application of Eurocodes, British Standards and the DMRB codes.
• Preparing construction documents such as Pre-Construction Information pack, Approval in Principals, Assessment reports, Design statements, specifications using the MCHW, cost estimates and risk assessments
• Awareness of responsibilities under the CDM Regulations.
• HND, HNC, BEng, MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable :

• Drafting feasibility or detailed drawings using AutoCAD.
• Worked on CAT2 and above bridge design or assessment.
• Experience in undertaking Grillage or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modelling on analysis software.
• Experienced in contract and financial management

Benefits

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