Senior/Principal Engineer - Bridges

WSP Global Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer in Belfast, specializing in civil and bridge engineering. This role involves managing bridge design, inspections, and project management. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Engineers with a strong background in bridge design. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, preparing technical reports, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This position is an opportunity to work with a diverse team on landmark projects while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in bridge design, maintenance, and assessment.
• Knowledge of project management for bridge projects.
• Experience with design and supervision of civil structures.
• Familiarity with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
• Understanding of Eurocodes in bridge design.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge design projects in the UK and overseas.
• Conduct bridge management and inspections.
• Prepare documents and reports for scheme designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and CAD technicians.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Communication skills

Client handling

Structural engineering knowledge

Education

Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer

Tools

LUSAS

Superstress

Finite element analysis software

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…

As a Senior/Principal Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of civil and bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to mentor and support junior team members.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Bridge design, both in the UK and overseas
• Bridge management
• Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
• General civil and structural engineering support to other teams
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals
• Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates
• Preparation of fee estimates
• Supervision of junior members of the team and CAD technicians.

Your team…

With opportunities available in our Belfast office our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in the Scotland, Ireland & North East Region is made up of engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in WSP’s vibrant Belfast city centre 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, including Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads, Transport Scotland, National Highways and Local Authorities in the UK.

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…

It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer. It is expected that this experience will include the following:

• Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office
• Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects
• Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures. Ideally this should include new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure
• Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes
• Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design
• Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures
• Experience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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?

With us, you can. Apply today.