Senior/Principal Engineer - Bridges in Belfast

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Your role

As a Senior/Principal Engineer, 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 mentor and support junior team members.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Bridge design, both in the UK and overseas;
• Bridge management;
• Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments;
• General civil and structural engineering support to other teams;
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals;
• Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates;
• Preparation of fee estimates;
• Supervision of junior members of the team and CAD technicians.

Your Team

With opportunities available in our Belfast office, our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in the Scotland, Ireland & North East Region is made up of engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in WSP’s vibrant Belfast city centre office, 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, including Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads, Transport Scotland, National Highways and Local Authorities in the UK. 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.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer. This experience should include the following:

• Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office;
• Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects;
• Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures (new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure);
• Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes;
• Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design;
• Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures;
• Experience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM;
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in It for You?

• Work-life balance – Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and respect.
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, menopause support, and other wellbeing benefits.
• Flex your time – WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, plus options for part-time or flexible working and additional leave.
• Your development – Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.