Senior Engineer Bridges - Transport

Tetra Tech Europe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer in Manchester to deliver safe, robust bridge and structures solutions across a portfolio of road, rail and footbridge schemes. You will inspect, assess and design, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include leading design packages, producing technical reports and contract documents, and guiding project delivery while maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in Bridges & Structures Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (CEng, MIEI, MICE, MIStructE or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and analysis of bridges and structures, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and support delivery across multiple projects.
• Coordinate design packages with multidisciplinary teams and clients; resolve technical queries.

Skills

Eurocodes

DMRB

Midas Civil

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Mentoring

Client engagement

Contract docs

Project coordination

Documentation

Education

Honours degree

Masters in Civil

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Midas Civil

Job description

Senior Bridge Engineer

Locations: Cork, Dublin, Galway, Sligo, Kilkenny with potential opportunities across Manchester.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of bridge and transport infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced bridge engineer to help deliver high-quality, technically robust bridge and structures solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on inspections, assessments, rehabilitation and detailed design of major road, rail and footbridge schemes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and high-profile clients across the UK and Ireland.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

This role supports the delivery of a wide range of bridge projects, contributing to the successful development of design packages from early-stage technical input through to delivery. You will work across multiple projects at any one time, requiring strong coordination, prioritisation and technical judgement. The role includes supporting major transport projects, new infrastructure schemes and rehabilitation works, while working closely with internal teams, clients, local authorities and external consultants.

Your Impact in This Position

You will play a key technical role in delivering safe, efficient and innovative bridge solutions. Your input will help shape design outcomes, support project delivery, mentor junior engineers and strengthen client relationships. Over time, you will contribute to project management, design coordination, quality improvement and the continued development of the Bridges team.

Core Capabilities

Bridge Design Standards & Structural Analysis Software

Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, UK bridge design standards (DMRB) and bridge/structural analysis. Proficiency in structural design and assessment software; Midas Civil experience would be beneficial.

Bridges & Structures Design

Demonstrable experience in the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures, including reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel/composite bridges. Ability to mentor junior colleagues and guide technical delivery.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a technical lead within multidisciplinary teams, coordinating design packages and engaging with clients, local authorities and external consultants. Confident in leading meetings, resolving technical queries and communicating clearly.

Technical Reports & Contract Documents

Prepare high-quality technical documentation, including reports, technical acceptance and approval-in-principle documentation, to meet internal and external standards. Working knowledge of contract forms and transport infrastructure documentation is essential.

Project Delivery & Team Support

Support project management, resource coordination and delivery planning across multiple projects. Contribute to maintaining consistent workstreams, supporting team leaders and improving quality processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Expected

• Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in Bridges & Structures Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (CEng, MIEI, MICE, MIStructE or equivalent)

Beneficial

• Level 9 Masters in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status
• Experience in bridge and structures inspections
• Experience in project management and project delivery
• Working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
• Experience with Midas Civil

Working Environment

This role is based in Manchester, with potential flexibility across other listed office locations. It will involve working on multiple projects simultaneously and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Hybrid, remote and flexible working arrangements can be included in line with business and project needs, with office presence expected to support collaboration, design coordination and team delivery.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

Recruitment Agencies

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