Overview
In this role you provide technical leadership for bridge and civil design and assessment projects across the UK and overseas, guiding design teams and mentoring juniors. You will optimise solutions, manage resources and fees, and foster client relationships to secure tenders. The position sits within a Civil and Bridge Engineering team that works on rail and highways projects for major clients, offering broad development opportunities. You will shape technical strategy and uphold a culture of review, innovation and inclusion.
Pay / Benefits
- Work-life balance
- hybrid working policy
- inclusive culture
- Thrive programme for health and wellbeing
- Virtual GP service
- Gymflex scheme
Responsibilities
- Technical leadership of bridge/civil design and assessment projects (UK and overseas)
- Project reviews to optimise solutions and coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs
- Managing resources and developing cross-team relationships
- Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects
- Leading a culture of technical review and challenge
- Developing client relationships and leading tenders/bids
- Supervision and mentoring of junior team members
Key requirements
- Chartered Civil or structural engineer (professional status)
- Experience in bridge design, maintenance and assessment (construction sites and design office)
- Project management experience on bridge projects
- Knowledge of design, maintenance and supervision of structures; track record of innovation
- DMRB and MCDHW understanding related to structural schemes
- Eurocodes understanding and application to bridge design
- Experience in steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures
- Experience with grillage, space frame and finite element software (LUSAS, Superstress, SAM)
- Strong communication, client handling and interpersonal skills
- Good communication
- Client handling
- Interpersonal skills
- Bridge design and assessment
- Project management of bridge projects
- Knowledge of DMRB and MCDHW
Associate/Associate Director - Bridges in Exeter employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
