Senior/Principal Engineer - Bridges

Edinburgh Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As a Senior/Principal Engineer at WSP, you help shape civil and bridge projects from design to delivery. You mentor junior engineers and drive quality on time and within budget. You work on UK and international bridge design, maintenance, and strengthening, while supporting broader civil tasks. You will engage in feasibility studies, scheme design, and cost estimates, contributing to a culture of learning and collaboration. This role offers impact across diverse projects in a global firm with strong values.

Pay / Benefits

Work-life balance
Hybrid working policy (two days home)
Flexible working arrangements
Thrive health and wellbeing programme
Virtual GP service
Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships)

Responsibilities

Bridge design (UK and overseas)
Bridge management
Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
Civil/structural engineering support to other teams
Feasibility studies and options appraisals
Preparation of documents, reports, health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs/drawings, feasibility studies and outline cost estimates
Preparation of fee estimates
Supervision of junior team members and CAD technicians

Key requirements

Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer
Experience in bridge design, maintenance and assessment (construction sites and design office)
Project management experience in bridge projects
Knowledge of design, maintenance and supervision of structures; track record of innovation
DMRB and MCDHW knowledge related to structural schemes
Understanding and application of Eurocodes to bridge design
Experience in design/assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges
Experience with grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software (LUSAS, Superstress, SAM)
Strong communication, client handling and interpersonal skills
Willingness to adapt and contribute to the bridges team development