Bridge Engineer

Bridge Engineer
Location: UK-wide travel | Office base with hybrid/flexible options
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE + benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering / Infrastructure

Join a Fast-Growing Specialist Engineering Consultancy

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for an experienced Bridge Engineer to join a dynamic, forward-thinking consultancy working across some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects. With a strong reputation in bridge inspection, structural assessment, and asset management, this role offers excellent career development within a high-impact and technically challenging environment.

The company supports clients across multiple sectors, including highways, rail, utilities, water, energy, commercial and legal, delivering inspection and investigation services for a range of national and regional infrastructure projects.

Role Overview
As a Bridge Engineer, you'll work on a variety of inspection and structural investigation projects-from single-span bridges to large-scale transport networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out and oversee bridge inspections, structural reviews, and condition assessments
• Support in delivering asset management and stock condition programmes
• Use a range of access methods (MEWPs, pontoons, drones, roped access) to assess structural health
• Prepare high-quality inspection reports, structural commentary, and recommendations
• Coordinate site access, permits, safety plans, and liaise with stakeholders
• Assist in planning and managing technical inspection programmes

What We're Looking For
Essential:

• Recognised qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (e.g., BEng, HND, HNC)
• Experience in bridge inspections, assessments, or structural investigations
• Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., CS 450, BD63/17, NR/L3/CIV/006)
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable (Not essential):

• LANTRA BICS certification
• Experience with NDT, BA35/90, or post-tensioned structure investigations
• Certifications: PTS, CSCS, IPAF, PASMA, or Confined Space
• Familiarity with inspection platforms (e.g., SMIS, Agile, Bridge Station)
• Rope access or marine/boat-based access experience

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£40k-£55k depending on experience)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing CPD and support for certifications
• Diverse, challenging projects across the UK (with occasional overseas work)
• Strong team culture with regular social events and a focus on wellbeing

If interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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