Senior/Principal Bridge Engineer

Birmingham Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role, you will lead and review bridge design and strengthening projects within WSP’s Civil and Bridge Engineering team in Birmingham. You will support multi-disciplinary teams on rail and highways schemes for major clients, from feasibility through to delivery, including safety documentation and cost estimates. You’ll mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning and inclusion while tackling challenging assessments and inspections. This is a chance to work on landmark projects globally, shape technical outcomes, and advance your professional credentials within a supportive, flexible environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • Work-life balance
  • hybrid working
  • flexible benefits program
  • Virtual GP service
  • gym membership discounts
  • WSP My Hour

Responsibilities

  • Lead and review bridge design
  • Lead and review bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
  • Provide general civil and structural engineering support to other teams
  • Conduct 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

Key requirements

  • Professional qualification and membership with ICE or IStructE (CEng MICE or MIStructE)
  • Practical knowledge/experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment
  • Understanding/experience of Eurocodes and sector-specific codes (e.g. Network Rail, DMRB)
  • Experience with finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques
  • Commercial awareness and cost management experience
  • Good report-writing skills
  • Experience of leading teams
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; adaptable and willing to develop others
  • effective communication
  • client handling
  • team leadership
  • bridge design
  • bridge maintenance and assessment
  • feasibility studies

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