Principal Bridge Engineer

An Employee owned multi disciplinary consultancy are looking for a Chartered Principal Bridge Engineer to take the leading position in their York office as they look to implement their growth plans. After successfully winning 3 large Bridge schemes with Network Rail on top of the workload they already have they need someone to take the helm and facilitate further growth from 5 to 12 engineers.

As a Principal Transport Planner in this role they can offer up £65,000, plus tax free share bonus, plus discretionary performance bonus and a generous benefits package! You will also get the support from the Senior leadership team and Bridge Leads from the other offices in London and Glasgow.

You will need to show that you have experience in liaising with and delivering to Network Rail and an extensive technical design background in Bridge Design.

Principal Bridge Engineer Responsibilities

• Development of conceptual and detailed designs in accordance with project requirements
• Technical leadership/ input/ review role for design, assessment and other technical aspects.
• Assisting in preparation of fee proposals
• Managing and building relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
• Attending meetings representing the consultancy and the design team
• On site visits/ structural inspections/ investigations.
• Project management of small and medium sized projects

Principal Bridge Engineering Requirements

• An engineering degree and be chartered or sitting review within 12 months (ICE/IstructE)
• Experience in undertaking the role of CRE Bridge refurbishment/renewals in a range of structural types and materials
• Experience of some of the following structures - bridges, - concrete, steel, timber, masonry
• Project management experience including project scoping, coordinating design activities, contractual and financial management
• Experience of management of junior members of the team
• Experience of working on multiple concurrent and multi-discipline commissions
• Experience in representing the company to clients and working with a range of project stakeholders
• Work Winning in a Client facing role
• Clean driving licence

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

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