Senior Technician - Bridges & Structures

Company Description

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that partners with public and private clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies. With a focus on delivering tangible impact, we help communities thrive through projects that improve commute, provide clean water, energize skylines, and sustain local economies.

Senior Technician – Bridges and Structures – Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Join our team to support increasing workloads through hands‑on inspections and surveying of road and rail bridge structures.

• Long‑term CAFA framework for LNE, Scotland and NW&C routes.
• Inspection schemes for local authorities such as Northumberland County Council and Durham County Council.
• Bridge examinations for numerous clients.

• Conduct structural inspections of road and rail bridges and prepare detailed reports.
• Perform site dimensional and topographical surveys for inspection, refurbishment, or replacement projects.
• Apply surveying techniques including level, EDM and point‑cloud.
• Develop method statements and safe systems of work for site inspections.
• Maintain certifications for ladders (Ladder Association), IPAF harness user, and scaffold erection (PASMA).

• Experience preparing drawings for rail and road bridge and structural engineering schemes, from inspection to detailed design.
• History of supervising technicians where appropriate.
• Background in preparing reinforced concrete and steelwork detail drawings.
• Ability to produce GA and defect drawings, interpret site notes, and liaise with engineers.
• Support overall design, modelling and layout of road and rail structures.
• Excellent technical and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Career development via AECOM University and technical networks.
• Well‑being support and volunteering days.
• Diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace, including neurodiversity.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact Reaso

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Hybrid (remote or office)