Senior​/Principal Bridge Engineer

A little more about your role…

• 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 drawing sand 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.

The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.

• 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

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.