Principal Bridge Engineer
With sites across the North, this person has the possibility to based in the Yorkshire, Leeds or Durham areas on a hybrid basis.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to join a newly created team in its infancy, helping it establish itself within the business and make a real impact. This professional and friendly environment provides the training and resources to encourage career progression and this role will be instrumental in mentoring and developing the team around you.
Salary£60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
The Culture and CompanyThis business is very passionate about their people and believe that their team defines their identity as a company.
Benefits include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)Company pension up to 6%
Excellent training and development opportunities
Plus many more!
About the Principal Bridge Engineer Role
As a Principal Bridge Engineer, you will use your specialist engineering knowledge and experience to lead the team in the appraisal, assessment, and design of bridge structures.
Other responsibilities of the Senior Bridge Engineer will include: Undertaking bridge design from option study to detailed design, including preliminary design and outline cost estimates.
Undertaking bridge inspections (GI’s and PI’s) and assessments.Preparation of analytical models, perform analyses and detailed calculations.
Document preparation, including authoring technical reports, such as AIPs, assessment and design reports, specifications and contract documents.
About You
As Principal Bridge Engineer, you will be a Chartered Engineer with experience in leading multiple small to large sized projects. You will be comfortable working in a multi disciplined team and have the ability to communicate at all levels.
Other requirements include: Be a Chartered Engineer and have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
Have experience undertaking concept and detailed design reviews.Proficient in the use of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW).
Conversant with analysis and design software packages, such as STAAD, MIDAS, LUSAS, Autodesk SBD etc.