Principal Bridge Engineer

Our client, a leader within the highways sector, is currently seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer for a contract role. This full-time position is initially offered for a minimum of 12 months, with potential variability in location depending on project requirements. The role entails a standard 40-hour work week, although this may vary due to site attendance requirements.

• Lead the technical delivery of small to medium work packages, including inspection, assessment, design, and renewal schemes, ensuring adherence to programme and budget.
• Provide technical direction, checking, and approval of designs, calculations, and reports to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and governance processes to uphold the integrity of engineering projects.
• Contribute to planning, risk management, and commercial awareness to support project success.
• Attend site on an ad-hoc basis, supporting National Highways' programme of post-tensioned concrete bridge inspections during night or day shifts.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to develop team capability and expertise.
• Act as a key interface with clients and internal disciplines to ensure smooth project delivery.

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE / MIStructE).
• Strong background in bridge/structures asset management, design, and assessment.
• Significant experience in managing post-tensioned concrete bridges and site supervision for post-tensioned structural inspections (PTSI).
• Proficiency in relevant design codes, analysis methods, and reporting, including National Highways procedures.
• Demonstrable experience leading the technical delivery of projects.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Driving license required.

• Possession of a National Highways Passport and CSCS card.