Principal Bridge Engineer

Principal Bridge Engineer
Location: London

Are you ready to elevate your career in bridge and civil structures? Our client, a highly prestigious consultancy has just started looking for a Principal Bridge Engineer in their Central London office. They are a larger, multi-disciplinary company, with offices across the UK. They have a very busy order book, that spans rail, highway and local authority projects.

Your Role:

As a Principal Bridge Engineer, you’ll drive innovation and excellence in bridge design and assessment. Reporting to the Technical Director, you’ll lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure top-notch technical quality. Your role will involve:

• Leadership & Support: Assist the Technical Director with project delivery, client relations, and business development.
• Project Oversight: Take the reins as the technical lead on diverse bridge and civil structural projects.
• Team Mentoring: Guide teams through structural analysis, feasibility studies, design, and technical documentation.
• Collaboration: Work with other bridge teams for optimal resource use and successful project outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: Deliver inspections, designs, and reports in line with national standards and client briefs.
• Innovation: Promote creative solutions while adhering to health and safety standards.

Your Background:

• Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Status: MICE or MIStructE, with significant post-professional experience in bridge engineering.
• Experience: Strong knowledge of DMRB, MCDHW, or Network Rail design procedures.
• Skills: Proficient in technical report writing and structural design software.
• Experience Preferred: Temporary works, highway and rail projects (Network Rail/TfL).

Project Highlights:

• Design and Build Contracts
• Asset Management
• Strategic Land Development
• Bespoke Development Sites
• Rail Commissions
• National Highways Commissions

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive package with annual reviews.
• Generous Holidays: 26 days, rising to 31 with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid Working: Flexible work arrangements.
• Training & Development: Exceptional culture with access to mentoring and ICE Training Agreement.
• Career Growth: Fast-tracked progression and client-facing opportunities.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of a team working on some of the UK’s most prestigious projects!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.