Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Bridge Engineer role at WSP.

As a Principal Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of civil and bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will mentor and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Bridge design, both in the UK and overseas;
• Bridge management;
• Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments;
• General civil and structural engineering support to other teams;
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals;
• Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates;
• Preparation of fee estimates;
• Supervision of junior members of the team and CAD technicians.

Your team

We are based in WSP’s offices, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and city centre amenities. We work across a variety of rail and highways projects for a wide client base including HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients. The team offers opportunities to broaden experience across sectors through a culture of learning, development and support.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Experience in bridge design, maintenance and assessment from construction sites and design office;
• Experience in project management of bridge projects;
• Knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures with a track record of innovation in design and management of bridges and civil structures infrastructure (new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges);
• Working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) related to structural schemes;
• Understanding and experience in use of Eurocodes in bridge design;
• Experience in design or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures;
• Experience with grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM;
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills, willingness to adapt to new challenges and contribute to the bridges team.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance with a hybrid policy that offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK. We provide inclusive benefits, wellbeing support, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities, including mentoring and Chartership support. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. We also offer a Thrive wellbeing program, Virtual GP service, Gymflex, menopause support, and the WSP My Hour time-flex policy.

About us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global team focused on creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

Equality We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide reasonable workplace adjustments on request.