Senior Bridge Engineer

Overview Are you a bridge engineer who thrives on precision, innovation, and teamwork? Join Buro Happold and play a key role in shaping the future of bridge engineering. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Bridge Engineer to join Buro Happold’s Bridges team in London or Edinburgh and help deliver innovative bridge projects worldwide. You will work closely with leading architects and multidisciplinary teams on schemes ranging from elegant architectural footbridges to major highway and rail bridges in the UK, Germany, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the USA. As a Senior Bridge Engineer, you will take responsibility for the design and delivery of bridge projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. You will act as Project Leader on selected commissions, ensuring technical excellence, effective coordination and strong client relationships in line with Buro Happold’s reputation for creative, value‑led solutions. Our Bridges team works on ambitious global projects, including lightweight and architecturally expressive structures that form key elements of major masterplans and public realm schemes. You will join a collaborative, diverse and supportive environment where sustainability, social value and excellence are at the heart of what is delivered. Responsibilities3> Act as Project Leader, planning and managing project delivery, resources and programmes. Develop concept, scheme and detailed bridge designs in collaboration with architects and urban designers. Lead inspection and assessment of bridge and civil engineering structures. Prepare, check and take ownership of engineering solutions for detailed design, including analysis, calculations, reports, drawings and specifications. Lead and coordinate Engineers and Technicians, including workload planning, technical guidance and quality verification. Lead and contribute to design workshops and reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders. Communicate directly with clients and keep relevant colleagues informed of key client and project matters. Prepare technical and financial proposals and manage project administration systems, including monitoring and forecasting fees, resources and expenditure. Monitor financial performance of projects and contribute to continuous improvement in how work is delivered. Mentor engineers and graduates. Qualifications Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered Engineer status or nearing completion (MICE, MIStructE or equivalent international qualification such as PE/SE). Proven experience in the analysis and design of bridges, including assessment of existing structures and architecturally led structures. Ability to take technical ownership of bridge design packages and deliver work to agreed standards, budgets and programmes. Experience acting as a design lead or project lead on bridge or structural projects, coordinating inputs from others. Good communication skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients, architects and other consultants. Commitment to continuing professional development and self‑directed learning. Ability to mentor and support the development of junior engineers and technicians. Experience in architectural bridge design and international projects, commercial and contractual awareness is advantageous. Key Duties Acting as Project Leader, planning and managing project delivery, resources and programmes. Developing concept, scheme and detail bridge designs, often in close collaboration with architects and urban designers. Leading the inspection and assessment of bridge and civil engineering structures. Preparing, checking and taking ownership of engineering solutions for detailed design, including analysis, calculations, reports, drawings and specifications. Leading and coordinating Engineers and Technicians, including workload planning, technical guidance and quality verification. Leading and contributing to design workshops and design reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders. Communicating directly with clients and ensuring all relevant Buro Happold colleagues are informed of key client and project matters. Preparing technical and financial proposals, and setting up and managing project administration systems, including monitoring and forecasting fees, resources and expenditure. Monitoring financial performance of projects and contributing to continuous improvement in how work is delivered. Mentoring engineers and graduates. What we offer Hybrid working arrangements. Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection. 10% car allowance. Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. Generous company pension scheme. Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts. Enhanced parenthood leave policies. 3 pm finish on the last Friday of the month. Strong commitment to continuous development; learning and development programme at all career stages. Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions. A comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities; supportive and inclusive culture with social and outreach activities. An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional. A place for everyone Buro Happold values flexible working patterns to achieve balance. We welcome applications from those seeking flexibility and welcome diverse backgrounds. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels underrepresented. We strive for an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive. If you need adjustments to the application process, let us know. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com to support you throughout your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr