Our client is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to support a major highways infrastructure project involving the design and assessment of bridges, culverts and retaining walls. The role will focus on hands-on bridge design for a large scheme and is offered on a contract basis, with the flexibility to work remotely or from Manchester one day per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertaking the detailed design and assessment of bridges and associated civil structures
- Providing technical input across a highways scheme involving multiple bridges, culverts, bespoke headwalls and retaining walls
- Designing reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel or composite bridge structures
- Applying UK bridge design standards, DMRB requirements and Eurocodes to project deliverables
- Carrying out structural analysis and developing practical, compliant engineering solutions
- Preparing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports
- Supporting technical delivery and providing guidance to junior engineers
- Collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality bridge engineering outputs
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in bridge engineering within the highways or civil infrastructure sector
- Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, UK bridge design standards and DMRB requirements
- Demonstrable experience in the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures
- Technical expertise in reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel or composite bridges
- Proficiency in structural design and bridge or structural analysis software
- Experience with Midas Civil would be beneficial
- Strong understanding of bridge assessment, loadings and structural behaviour
- Ability to mentor junior colleagues and guide technical delivery
Contract Details:
- Contract duration of approximately 12 months
- Start available as soon as possible
- Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week
- Remote working available, ideally with one day per week in Manchester
If you are an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer with strong highways design and structural analysis expertise, apply now to support this major infrastructure project.
