Senior Bridge Engineer — Hybrid, High-Profile Transport Projects

Matchtech Group; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartership support

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Matchtech Group is recruiting a Bridge Engineer or Senior Bridge Engineer to join a multidisciplinary highways team in Manchester. The role involves major road, rail and footbridge schemes across the UK and Ireland, from pre-planning to construction.

The successful candidate will deliver design packages, support inspections and rehabilitation, and apply Eurocodes, DMRB and UK standards while working with clients and contractors. Hybrid working with two to three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Experience in bridge and structures engineering within highways/transport.
• Understanding of Eurocodes, DMRB and UK standards.
• Chartered status or working towards professional chartership (CEng/MICE/MIStructE/MIEI).
• Ability to produce clear technical reports and design documentation.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bridge and structures design packages across a varied portfolio of transport infrastructure projects.
• Participate in inspections, assessments and rehabilitation schemes for existing bridges and structures.
• Design new reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel and steel composite bridges.
• Prepare technical reports, approvals and contract documents.
• Apply Eurocodes, DMRB and UK bridge design standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, authorities, contractors and consultants.
• Manage technical tasks across multiple projects ensuring quality and delivery.
• Support or lead junior engineers and assist in project coordination and client relationships.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural assessment

Technical reporting

Client coordination

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Midas Civil

Job description

Matchtech Group is recruiting a Bridge Engineer or Senior Bridge Engineer to join a multidisciplinary highways team in Manchester. The role involves major road, rail and footbridge schemes across the UK and Ireland, from pre-planning to construction.

The successful candidate will deliver design packages, support inspections and rehabilitation, and apply Eurocodes, DMRB and UK standards while working with clients and contractors. Hybrid working with two to three days in the office.