Principal Bridge Engineer

2 months ago

England, UK, United Kingdom WSP in the UK Part time

In today’s world, it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, gives back to communities, and supports what is truly important in the world.


When considering a career move, it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2025 and beyond...


We are expanding our team and are looking for Principal Bridge Engineers.

You can work from any of the following offices:

Birmingham, Manchester, Wrexham, Cardiff, Bristol, Exeter, Truro, Basingstoke, Guildford, London, Cambridge, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Carlisle.


You will be pivotal in driving the delivery of Civil and Bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to mentor and support junior team members.


In this role, your responsibilities will include:


  • Lead and review Bridge design,
  • Lead and review Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments,
  • General civil and structural engineering support to other teams,
  • Feasibility studies and options appraisals,
  • Preparation/review of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments,
  • Preparation/review of CDM Documentation e.g. Pre-Construction Information Pack,
  • Review of design drawings,
  • Preparation of fee estimates,
  • Supervision of junior members of the team.


Qualifications


  • Professional qualification and membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers (CEng MICE or MIStructE),
  • Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment,
  • Understanding and experience of Eurocodes and/ or sector-specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB),
  • Experience of finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques,
  • Commercial awareness and experience of managing costs,
  • Good report-writing skills,
  • Experience of leading teams,
  • Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of others.


Team


Our Civil and Bridge Engineering teams across the UK are made up of engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in WSP’s vibrant city centre offices, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and city centre amenities.


We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients.


The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.


ABOUT US


We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready


In today’s world, it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, gives back to communities, and supports what is truly important in the world.


When considering a career move, its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU


Work-life balance?


WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life, and making time for other things is important—whether that’s for your family, friends, or yourself.


Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.


Inclusivity & Diversity?


We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.


Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity), and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities), help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.


Health & Wellbeing?


We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive program.


Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.


Flex your time?


For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements, plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.


Your development?


We appreciate that development and training is important to you, and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training, or mentoring.


APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP


#WeAreWSP


Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.


Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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