Senior Engineer, Bridges & Structures - UK Wide

Jacobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer – Bridges & Structures to shape critical infrastructure, lead bridge projects, and improve resilience across the UK. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver high‑quality structural solutions while championing sustainable engineering decisions within a flexible, hybrid working environment.

This role offers collaborative leadership opportunities and exposure to major transport and utility schemes, with a focus on delivery

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or clear pathway toward chartership.
• Experience delivering structural projects in infrastructure, transport, energy, utilities or related sectors.
• Strong skills in structural analysis, design and problem-solving.
• Leadership experience coordinating project delivery, stakeholders and technical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead bridge and infrastructure projects delivering complex structures.
• Improve asset resilience and drive sustainable engineering decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical judgment on outputs.
• Coordinate stakeholders and manage technical outputs for quality.
• Deliver high-quality solutions across UK projects.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Leadership

Structural analysis

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural engineering

Job description

Overview

Jacobs challenges today to reinvent tomorrow by solving critical problems for cities, environments, and infrastructure. As a Senior Engineer – Bridges & Structures, you will shape critical infrastructure, improve bridge resilience, deliver complex structures, and guide sustainable engineering decisions across the UK.

Responsibilities

You will shape and lead bridge and infrastructure projects, improving asset resilience, delivering complex structures, and driving sustainable engineering decisions. You will provide technical judgment to enhance existing bridge assets, mentor junior engineers, coordinate stakeholders, and manage technical outputs to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural or related engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or a clear pathway toward chartership.
• Experience delivering structural engineering projects in infrastructure, transportation, energy, utilities or related sectors.
• Strong skills in structural analysis, design and problem‑solving.
• Leadership experience coordinating project delivery, stakeholders and technical outputs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development with structured professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages collaboration.