Principal​/Associate Bridge Engineer

Position: Principal / Associate Bridge Engineer

Principal Bridge Engineer – WSP UK & Ireland

Join WSP in the UK and Ireland to apply for the Principal Bridge Engineer role.

Job Description

At WSP you can access a global network, contribute to landmark projects, and collaborate with the brightest minds. This role celebrates curiosity in a culture that embraces new ideas and diverse perspectives.

A Little More About Your Role

As a Principal Engineer within our Local Government team in Cardiff, you will drive the delivery of civil and bridge engineering projects across the region. This varied role focuses on highway structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, etc.) and involves design, inspection, assessment, and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Design bridges and other highway structures.
• Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments.
• General civil and structural engineering support to the wider WSP business.
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals.
• Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates.
• Supervision and mentoring of colleagues, including developing professionals.
• Financial and project management of schemes.

Your Team

The role is based in WSP’s Cardiff office, working alongside colleagues from across WSP’s broad range of disciplines. The office offers onsite parking and a hybrid working model that allows a mix of in‑office and home working.

Requirements

• Practical experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment gained from working on both construction sites and the design office.
• Experience of project management of bridges and structural engineering projects.
• Knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures.
• Knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes.
• Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design.
• Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures.
• Good communication and client relationship building skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the wider team.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria?

Apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Benefits Work‑life balance

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the widest spectrum of society.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.

Flex your time

WSP offers “WSP My Hour”, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with 72,800 passionate people united by a purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage 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.

Seniority

level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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