Senior Bridge Engineer - Consultancy | Hybrid | Manchester
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
Salary: £42,000-£52,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering
The Opportunity
An ambitious, design-led civil and structural consultancy is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their growing team in Manchester. Working across public and private sector infrastructure, you'll lead and deliver bridge projects from concept to construction. This is a great chance to work in a close-knit, innovative environment where your ideas and leadership will directly shape projects and teams.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver bridge and civil structures design on a wide range of projects (footbridges, road, and rail).
Lead technical design, manage project delivery, and oversee junior engineers and technicians.
Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, BIM models, and specifications.
Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders - act as CEM/CRE where required.
Ensure compliance with DMRB, Eurocodes, Network Rail and other relevant standards.
Contribute to proposals and project bids, and support business development.
Requirements
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (e.g., CEng MICE, MIStructE) or fast approaching.
Strong experience (6+ years) in bridge engineering within a consultancy or contractor environment.
Proficient in bridge design, assessment, and refurbishment.
Skilled in using analysis and modelling tools such as MIDAS, LUSAS, Revit, or similar.
Strong communicator, confident in leading teams and client interaction.
Benefits
Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Professional subscriptions paid
Flexible hours and holiday trading
Annual team trips and social events
Clear salary bands and progression pathwaysIf interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more before applying, please contact Taylor at Calibre Search Manchester.
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