Senior/Principal Bridge Engineer

WSP; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Wrexham is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead and review bridge design and strengthening projects within our Civil and Bridge Engineering team. You will support other civil/structural work, conduct feasibility studies, and prepare technical specifications, reports and safety documentation.

You will influence project delivery, manage costs, and supervise junior engineers. The role requires Chartered status with ICE/MIStructE and strong client-facing communication across rail/

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers (CEng/MICE or MIStructE)
• Experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment
• Understanding and experience of Eurocodes and sector codes (e.g. Network Rail, DMRB)
• Experience of finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques
• Commercial awareness and experience of managing costs
• Good report-writing skills
• Experience of leading teams
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and review Bridge design and strengthening projects.
• Provide general civil and structural engineering support to other teams.
• Perform feasibility studies and options appraisals.
• Prepare/review specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments.
• Prepare/review CDM documentation (e.g. Pre-Construction Information Pack).
• Review design drawings and prepare fee estimates.
• Supervise junior team members.

Skills

Bridge design

Bridge strengthening

Team leadership

Communication

Report writing

Cost management

Client handling

Finite element analysis

Eurocodes knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) / MIStructE or ICE member

Tools

FEA software

Parametric design

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 drawingsand preparation of fee estimates
• Supervision of junior members of the team.

Your team…

Our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in Wrexham is made up of engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in central office, 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…

• 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 costs
• Good 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

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

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?