Due to a healthy forward workload, we are currently looking to appoint a Principal Bridge Engineer in our Edinburgh office. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies working on a varied portfolio of bridge works including major infrastructure and highway schemes throughout the UK.
You can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Building relationships with Clients on projects and working with senior staff to promote the business.
* Preparation of fee proposals.
* Preparing bridge design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and other project documentation as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice
* Using specialist bridge analysis software such as MIDAS, and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design to undertake complex modelling of bridges
* Leading and assisting with the preparation of documentation relating to projects
* Designing in 3D modelling environments such as Revit and Civil 3D
* Taking a lead role in the resolution of technical issues
* Supervision and technical development of other engineering team members
* Attendance at design meetings and site inspections
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
* Degree in civil engineering
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer professional status, or equivalent, or about to sit professional exams
* You will have a gained substantial structural design experience within the bridges sector and in a consultancy environment
* Have previous relevant site experience including supervision of elements of large, complex bridge engineering projects
* Excellent communication skills including technical written English
* Experience preparing design deliverables using civil engineering design software packages
* Flexible and enthusiastic approach, team player, proactive and delivery focused
* An aptitude for Building Information Modelling and the workflow associated with projects delivered in a Common Data Environment
The role offers excellent career progression opportunities within a friendly and professional team that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients, and has a clear vision for innovation. The benefits include a competitive salary, according to skills and experience, together with an excellent flexible benefits package.
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