Company Description
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that partners with public and private clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies. With a focus on delivering tangible impact, we help communities thrive through projects that improve commute, provide clean water, energize skylines, and sustain local economies.
Job Description
Senior Technician – Bridges and Structures – Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Join our team to support increasing workloads through hands‑on inspections and surveying of road and rail bridge structures.
Why Join Us?
* Long‑term CAFA framework for LNE, Scotland and NW&C routes.
* Inspection schemes for local authorities such as Northumberland County Council and Durham County Council.
* Bridge examinations for numerous clients.
What You’ll Do
* Conduct structural inspections of road and rail bridges and prepare detailed reports.
* Perform site dimensional and topographical surveys for inspection, refurbishment, or replacement projects.
* Apply surveying techniques including level, EDM and point‑cloud.
* Develop method statements and safe systems of work for site inspections.
* Maintain certifications for ladders (Ladder Association), IPAF harness user, and scaffold erection (PASMA).
Qualifications
* Experience preparing drawings for rail and road bridge and structural engineering schemes, from inspection to detailed design.
* History of supervising technicians where appropriate.
* Background in preparing reinforced concrete and steelwork detail drawings.
* Ability to produce GA and defect drawings, interpret site notes, and liaise with engineers.
* Support overall design, modelling and layout of road and rail structures.
* Excellent technical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
What We Offer
* Flexible hybrid working model.
* Career development via AECOM University and technical networks.
* Well‑being support and volunteering days.
* Diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace, including neurodiversity.
We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Work Model
Hybrid (remote or office)
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