At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and assessment of highway structures, managing projects and client relationships.
- Company: Join Waterman Aspen, a leader in civil engineering with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, health insurance, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Flexible secondments, professional development support, and community volunteering opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while advancing your career in engineering.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in civil/structural engineering and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Experience required…
Essential:
- Extensive experience in the design, assessment, inspection or asset management of highway structures within the UK.
- Deep technical competence in DMRB, Eurocodes, MCHW, CDM and relevant legislation.
- Ability to lead project teams, check designs, review calculations and oversee deliverables.
- Experience managing project programmes, budgets, resources and quality.
- Ability to act as a technical advisor and primary client contact.
- Experience preparing and overseeing AIPs, design reports, specifications, BoQs, PCI packs and H&S documentation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Degree/HNC/HND in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
- Typically CEng with ICE or IStructE, or equivalent depth of professional experience.
Desirable:
- Experience signing AIPs or Cat 2/3 check certificates.
- Experience managing GI/PI programmes, capital maintenance schemes or broader asset management strategies.
You’ll get this and so much more…
As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
- Company car or car allowance
- Contribution to commuting mileage
- Permanent health insurance
- 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
- Company pension contribution
- Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
- 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Principal Bridge Engineer will see you as a key member of the Yorkshire & Humber team and you can expect:
- A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
- Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
- Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
- The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
- Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
- Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
- Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
Principal Bridge Engineer in Aberford employer: Waterman Aspen
Waterman Aspen is an excellent employer that prioritises career development and offers a supportive work culture where mentoring and professional growth are at the forefront. With opportunities to engage in significant development management and infrastructure projects across the UK, employees can enhance their expertise while making a meaningful impact in the community. The company fosters a collaborative environment that values innovation and encourages continuous learning, making it an attractive place for professionals seeking rewarding employment.
