Bridge Technician

Are you a technician with a passion for bridges, precision, and collaboration? Buro Happold are looking for a talented and motivated Technician to join our Bridges team in London. You will be responsible for modelling, drafting, and producing technical drawings across a variety of bridge projects, working closely with our Structural and Infrastructure teams.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

Our Bridges team combines technical excellence with practical construction insight to deliver efficient, buildable, and sustainable designs from concept through to completion. We are driven by a commitment to the highest standards and a passion for elegant, innovative solutions.

As part of our global network, you will collaborate with professionals who share your enthusiasm for engineering excellence. We foster a strong learning culture and an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

We are deeply committed to nurturing talent and supporting your career development. You will benefit from mentoring, resources, and guidance to help you gain accreditation with relevant industry bodies and grow professionally at every stage.

As part of a group of engineers and technicians, you will contribute to world-class projects both in the UK and internationally. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in bridge engineering.

Your next role

We are looking for a passionate and proactive technician who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to learn. You will bring curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to develop new skills and software expertise. Confidence in engaging with engineers and coordinating design details is key, as is a genuine interest in bridge design and knowledge-sharing.

At Buro Happold, you will be part of a purpose-led organisation where sustainability, equity, and performance are central to everything we do. We are committed to doing what is right, even when it is not the easiest path.

Your skills and experience:

• Proficiency in preparing general arrangement and outline drawings for bridge structures.
• Ability to independently review and interpret models and drawings produced by others, including architects, engineers, and clients.
• Experience in setting out civil structures within both 2D and 3D environments.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary project teams and engaging with external clients.
• Solid IT capabilities, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Competent in AutoCAD, with a working knowledge of Revit.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of BIM processes and standards such as ISO 19650.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Willingness to actively contribute to design workshops and collaborative sessions.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines (not essential)
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures software (not essential)
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete detailing and proficiency with CADS RC (not essential)
• Understanding of BIM principles and prior involvement in BIM-based projects (not essential).

What we offer:

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance, and income protection.
• 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.
• 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• Support with your progression towards industry accreditation such as EngTech with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.

A place for everyone:

Buro Happold values anindividual\’s flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us.Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

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 they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you tosupportyou throughout your application.

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