At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and review innovative bridge designs and assessments while supporting civil engineering projects.
- Company: Join WSP, a vibrant company with a diverse and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to work on landmark projects.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent growth opportunities in a city centre location.
- Why this job: Shape your career while making a real impact in communities through engineering.
- Qualifications: Professional qualification in civil or structural engineering and experience in bridge design.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
A little more about your role…
- 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 and preparation of fee estimates
- Supervision of junior members of the team.
Your team…
Our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in Manchester is 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 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 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.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- 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
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.
Senior/Principal Bridge Engineer in Manchester employer: WSP
WSP is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters professional growth and development through initiatives like the Land Academy. With a strong emphasis on hybrid working arrangements, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that shape urban and rural landscapes across the UK and Ireland.
