Associate​/Associate Director - Bridges

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As an Associate/Associate Director, you will take a senior leadership role in the delivery of structural engineering services for Civil infrastructure projects.  You will be responsible for leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving technical excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities Lead the bridge/civil engineering function across projects of varying sizes, ensuring delivery to high standards of quality and safety

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise on complex challenges

Drive innovation in structural design, digital engineering, and sustainability initiatives.

Mentor and develop engineers, and technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration

Support business development through strategic proposals, bids, and client presentations

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and regulatory requirements across all projects.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…We’re looking for an experienced leader with a strong technical background and a passion for bridge engineering.  It is expected that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience. It is expected that this experience will include the following:

Proven ability to manage complex projects

Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects

Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures.  Ideally this should include new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure

Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills

Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design

Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential

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

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