Senior Bridge Engineer

WSP; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to lead civil and bridge engineering projects. In this pivotal role, you will drive project delivery, ensuring quality, time, and budget adherence while mentoring junior team members. Your expertise in bridge design, project management, and structural engineering will be essential as you contribute to a diverse range of projects across various sectors. Join a vibrant team that values innovation and collaboration, offering you the opportunity to grow and make a positive impact in the engineering field. This is your chance to shape a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bridge design, maintenance, and assessment from construction and design office.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and bridge engineering projects on time and budget.
• Mentor junior team members and supervise CAD technicians.

Skills

Bridge Design

Project Management

Structural Engineering

Communication Skills

Client Handling

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

LUSAS

Superstress

Finite Element Analysis Software

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

As a Senior/Principal Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of civil and bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to mentor and support junior team members.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

1. Bridge design, both in the UK and overseas;
2. Bridge management;
3. Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments;
4. General civil and structural engineering support to other teams;
5. Feasibility studies and options appraisals;
6. Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates;
7. Preparation of fee estimates;
8. Supervision of junior members of the team and CAD technicians.

Your team…

We are based in WSP’s vibrant city centre offices, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and city centre amenities.

We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients.

The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer. It is expected that this experience will include the following:

1. Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office;
2. Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects;
3. Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures. Ideally this should include new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure;
4. Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes;
5. Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design;
6. Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures;
7. Experience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM;
8. Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.