Senior Bridge Engineer
Are you a bridge engineer who thrives on precision, innovation, and teamwork? Join Buro Happold and play a key role in shaping the future of bridge engineering.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior bridge engineer to join Buro Happold’s Bridges team in London or Edinburgh and help us deliver innovative bridge projects worldwide. You will work closely with leading architects and multidisciplinary teams on schemes ranging from elegant footbridges to major highway and rail bridges in the UK, Germany, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and USA.
As a Senior Bridge Engineer you will take responsibility for the design and delivery of bridge projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. You will act as Project Leader on selected commissions, ensuring technical excellence, effective coordination and strong client relationships in line with Buro Happold’s reputation for creative, value‑led solutions.
Your next role
We are seeking an experienced engineer who excels in collaborative environments and brings a strategic mindset to complex engineering challenges. Your depth of expertise, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving innovation across our bridge design projects. Confidence in engaging with multidisciplinary teams and guiding design coordination is essential, as is a genuine passion for mentoring others and sharing knowledge.
Your skills and experience
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered Engineer status or nearing completion.
* Proven experience in the analysis and design of bridges, including assessment of existing structures and architecturally‑led structures.
* Ability to take technical ownership of bridge design packages and deliver work to agreed standards, budgets and programmes.
* Experience acting as a design lead or project lead on bridge or structural projects, coordinating inputs from others.
* Good communication skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients, architects and other consultants.
* Commitment to continuing professional development and self‑directed learning.
* Ability to mentor and support the development of more junior engineers and technicians.
* Experience in architectural bridge design and international projects, as well as commercial and contractual awareness (e.g., contributing to bids and managing fees) would be advantageous but not essential.
Key duties
* Act as Project Leader, planning and managing project delivery, resources and programmes.
* Develop concept, scheme and detail bridge designs, often in close collaboration with architects and urban designers.
* Lead the inspection and assessment of bridge and civil engineering structures.
* Prepare, check and take ownership of engineering solutions for detailed design, including analysis, calculations, reports, drawings and specifications.
* Lead and coordinate engineers and technicians, including workload planning, technical guidance and quality verification.
* Lead and contribute to design workshops and reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Communicate directly with clients and keep Buro Happold colleagues informed of key client and project matters.
* Prepare technical and financial proposals, and set up and manage project administration systems, including monitoring and forecasting fees, resources and expenditure.
* Monitor financial performance of projects and contribute to continuous improvement in how work is delivered.
* Mentor engineers and graduates.
What we offer
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
* Generous company pension scheme.
* Flexible benefits such as cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
* Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
* 3 pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
* Commitment to continuous development through learning and development programmes.
* Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
* Well‑being support via a comprehensive employee assistance programme and activities.
* Inclusive international culture encouraging diverse contributions and fostering innovation.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values flexible working patterns and aims to give everyone the opportunity to balance work and life. We welcome applications from those seeking flexibility in their careers. Our portfolio reflects the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us, and we actively work to increase representation of marginalised groups in the built environment.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can support you throughout your application.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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