Senior/Principal Bridge Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham seeks a qualified professional to lead bridge design and civil engineering services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in bridge maintenance, standards, and software tools, with strong leadership and communication abilities. This role offers diverse challenges and encourages personal growth in a supportive environment. Additionally, the firm promotes equal employment opportunities and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment.
• Experience of finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review bridge design.
• General civil and structural engineering support.
• Preparation/review of specifications and health and safety risk assessments.

Skills

Bridge design

Team leadership

Communication skills

Report writing

Commercial awareness

Education

Professional qualification with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Finite element analysis software

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role

• Lead and review Bridge design
• Lead and review Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
• General civil and structural engineering support to other teams
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals
• Preparation/review of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments
• Preparation/review of CDM Documentation e.g. Pre-Construction Information Pack
• Review of design drawings and preparation of fee estimates
• Supervision of junior members of the team

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Professional qualification and membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers (CEng MICE or MIStructE)
• Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment
• Understanding and experience of Eurocodes and/or sector-specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB)
• Experience of finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques
• Commercial awareness and experience of managing costsGood report‑writing skills
• Experience of leading teams
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of others

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.