Senior​/Principal Bridge Engineer

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• Lead and review Bridge design
• Lead and review Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
• General civil and structural engineering support to other teams
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals
• Preparation/review of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments
• Preparation/review of CDM Documentation e.g. Pre‑Construction Information Pack
• Review of design drawings and preparation of fee estimates
• Supervision of junior members of the team.

Our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in Birmingham is made up of more than 50 engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in WSP’s vibrant 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 that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private‑sector clients.

• Professional qualification and membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers (CEng MICE or MIStruct
  
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• Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment
• Understanding and experience of Eurocodes and/ or sector‑specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB)
• Experience of finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques
• Commercial awareness and experience of managing costs
• Good report‑writing skills
• Experience of leading teams
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of others

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Professional Services

We’re positively encouraging applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.