Principal Bridge Engineer

Overview

As Principal Bridge Engineer in the highways field, you lead the design and assessment of bridge structures and oversee maintenance programs to ensure safety and functionality. You will manage project teams, provide technical guidance, and conduct site inspections while delivering detailed reports. You’ll collaborate with external contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure compliance with standards and drive innovative engineering solutions. This role offers exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects and a collaborative, development-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Opportunities to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
• Professional development and career progression support
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assessment of bridge structures
• Oversee bridge maintenance programmes to ensure safety and functionality
• Manage project teams and provide technical guidance
• Conduct site inspections and evaluations
• Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation
• Collaborate with external contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Develop and implement innovative engineering solutions

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in bridge engineering within the Highways sector
• In-depth knowledge of bridge design, assessment, and maintenance principles
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Relevant engineering degree and professional qualifications

• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Clear communication and presentation
• Problem-solving orientation
• Bridge design, assessment, and maintenance principles
• Engineering software and tools
• Technical reporting and documentation

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