Lead Senior Bridge Engineer

The Opportunity:
We're representing a well-established, forward-thinking UK infrastructure and engineering consultancy currently looking to appoint a Senior Structures Engineer to join their expanding consulting team in Scotland. They require a Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) with an extensive background in Bridge Engineering.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a business that holds long-term infrastructure contracts (up to 12 years in duration) and delivers a diverse portfolio of major road, bridge, and transportation design projects for key public and private sector clients across the country.
Why This Role?

• Lead and contribute to nationwide transport infrastructure projects
• Work within a collaborative, people-first environment
• Benefit from genuine long-term project stability and career development
• Access multiple working hubs and flexible/hybrid work options

The Role:
As a Senior Structures Engineer, you'll be a technical lead within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality structural solutions and supporting the development of junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design work on structural engineering schemes from start to finish
• Produce and review designs, calculations, and technical documentation
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on design progress and project updates
• Manage the workload of a small technical team
• Support with bidding activity and contribute to business development
• Promote best practice in health & safety and risk management

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in structural or civil engineering (bridges/highways preferred)
• Experience managing and delivering multi-stage engineering projects
• Skilled in structural analysis and design tools (e.g. LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design)
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of relevant technical standards
• Working knowledge of CDM and risk assessments
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE, IStructE or equivalent desirable)
• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent experience

What's On Offer:

• Career Progression: Structured pathways with mentoring and recognition of professional achievements
• Flexible Working: Hybrid and part-time arrangements to support work-life balance
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthcare support, 24/7 GP access, mental health resources, and more
• Inclusive Culture: Active employee networks for diversity, wellbeing and community
• Community Involvement: Paid volunteer days and opportunities to give back

Plus an attractive benefits package including:

• Minimum 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Customisable benefits (buy/sell leave, Cycle2Work, gym membership, etc.)
• Access to a wide range of discounts through the employee rewards portal

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.