Job Description
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
The team are looking for a Senior or Principal Bridge Engineer to join our team in Stockton/Leeds (Hybrid working) and work closely with our City of York client.
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
* Supporting our Local Authority client
* Develop and maintain a structures asset management strategy aligned with national guidance and local priorities.
* Oversee the structures inventory, condition data, inspection records, and lifecycle planning processes.
* Manage statutory inspection programmes, ensuring General, Principal, and Special inspections are completed to required standards.
* Review structural reports and assessments, identifying risks, defects, and required interventions.
* Plan and deliver maintenance and capital works programmes, including strengthening, refurbishment, and replacement schemes.
* Procure, commission, and manage consultants and contractors to support design and construction activities.
* Act as the authority’s competent person for structural safety, risk management, and emergency response.
* Manage budgets, prepare business cases, and monitor the financial and programme performance of structures projects.
* Management of abnormal loads over highway structures
* Undertaking Technical Approval Authority role
* Preparation of reports for executive committee and elected members
* Liaise with internal teams, external organisations, and stakeholders, providing expert advice on highway structures.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Working in a Local Authority Bridges Team
* Willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team.
* Extensive experience in bridge/structures inspection, assessment, or maintenance.
* Strong knowledge of UK highway structures standards and asset management principles.
* Proven ability to manage budgets, programmes, and external suppliers.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report‑writing skills.
* It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer
Your team
The Bridges team is busy with highway bridge engineering work for a variety of clients, including local authorities, Contractors, private developers and public‑sector clients. You will be driving the quality and timeliness of the service we provide and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to mentor and support more junior team members. The position is predominantly client office based (client offices in York) but some travel may be required occasionally for site visits, inspections, or to attend meetings.
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
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. 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. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the WSP My Hour, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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