1,412 Bridge Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

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.

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.

Are you a Chartered Senior Bridge Engineer ready for your next big challenge? Join our Transportation team in either Salford or Penrith! In this role, you'll take the lead on developing scheme designs, reports, and technical documentation, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. You'll also play a pivotal role in carrying out structural inspections and managing structural assessments.

Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a difference. Supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment.

Location : Salford / Penrith - remote working available, with travel to the office required

Contract : Permanent Fulltime

Salary : 45,000 - 50,500 + private healthcare + matched pension + benefits

Responsibilities

As aSenior Bridge Engineer, assist in the overall delivery of the workload of the Structures team within the Salford and Penrith Structures offices including assessment and design checks.

Your day to day will include:

• Contribute to the successful delivery of the programme of work by producing, developing and overseeing sound bridge design, assessment and maintenance solutions to meet client requirements within budget and timescale
• Developing and designing solutions in accordance with National design and assessment standards
• Production and overseeing of designs that comply with relevant health and safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
• Contribute to the regular reporting of progress to clients by communicating with line managers regarding their progress against planned programme.

Who are we looking for?

This role of aSenior Bridge Engineer is great if you are:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE, MIStructE or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar role within Bridge or Highways disciplines
• Proven experience of bridge design and assessment standards and methods of analysis
• Management and delivery of projects to programme and budget constraints

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to#joinkier

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Are you a Chartered Senior Bridge Engineer ready for your next big challenge? Join our Transportation team in either Salford or Penrith! In this role, you'll take the lead on developing scheme designs, reports, and technical documentation, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. You'll also play a pivotal role in carrying out structural inspections and managing structural assessments.

Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a difference. Supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment.

Location : Salford / Penrith - remote working available, with travel to the office required

Contract : Permanent Fulltime

Salary : 45,000 - 50,500 + private healthcare + matched pension + benefits

Responsibilities

As aSenior Bridge Engineer, assist in the overall delivery of the workload of the Structures team within the Salford and Penrith Structures offices including assessment and design checks.

Your day to day will include:

• Contribute to the successful delivery of the programme of work by producing, developing and overseeing sound bridge design, assessment and maintenance solutions to meet client requirements within budget and timescale
• Developing and designing solutions in accordance with National design and assessment standards
• Production and overseeing of designs that comply with relevant health and safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
• Contribute to the regular reporting of progress to clients by communicating with line managers regarding their progress against planned programme.

Who are we looking for?

This role of aSenior Bridge Engineer is great if you are:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE, MIStructE or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar role within Bridge or Highways disciplines
• Proven experience of bridge design and assessment standards and methods of analysis
• Management and delivery of projects to programme and budget constraints

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to#joinkier

#LI-JB2

Senior Bridge Engineer - Consultancy | Hybrid | Manchester
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
Salary: 42,000-52,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering

An ambitious, design-led civil and structural consultancy is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their growing team in Manchester. Working across public and private sector infrastructure, you'll lead and deliver bridge projects from concept to construction. This is a great chance to work in a close-knit, innovative environment where your ideas and leadership will directly shape projects and teams.

• Deliver bridge and civil structures design on a wide range of projects (footbridges, road, and rail).
• Lead technical design, manage project delivery, and oversee junior engineers and technicians.
• Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, BIM models, and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders - act as CEM/CRE where required.
• Ensure compliance with DMRB, Eurocodes, Network Rail and other relevant standards.
• Contribute to proposals and project bids, and support business development.

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (e.g., CEng MICE, MIStructE) or fast approaching.
• Strong experience (6+ years) in bridge engineering within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Proficient in bridge design, assessment, and refurbishment.
• Skilled in using analysis and modelling tools such as MIDAS, LUSAS, Revit, or similar.
• Strong communicator, confident in leading teams and client interaction.

• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Flexible hours and holiday trading
• Annual team trips and social events
• Clear salary bands and progression pathways

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

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.

Chartered Bridge Engineer

We're looking for a Chartered Bridge Engineer to join our Structures team, supporting a range of high-profile infrastructure projects for Transport Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and maintenance of Scotland's trunk road network.

Role Overview

• Contract Length: 6 months
• Working Pattern: 3 days per week on-site
• Locations: Various project sites across Scotland, with design hubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen
• Rate: 50-55 per hour (umbrella) - negotiable based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver robust and technically sound engineering solutions for bridges and related structures
• Lead and support junior engineers and technicians
• Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with clients and attend project meetings
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and regulatory standards

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in bridge or structural engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or IStructE) - essential
• Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design)
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management practices
• Ability to work independently and lead small project teams

For information about this position or any others within the Civil and Structural Engineering design market please contact Calum French.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

You will have the opportunity to lead and deliver bridge and structure projects across various sectors.

With a diverse and developing client base, you'll have the chance to engage in a wide range of exciting projects and opportunities.

• Proven capability in delivering bridges and structural design to relevant standards
• 5 years experience in infrastructure, either in highways and/or rail projects and familiarity with client processes
• Strong desire to lead and motivate team to deliver best for project outcomes
• Previous site experience, including with structural inspections and familiarity of construction process/methodologies
• Willingness to get stuck in technically, taking responsibility for delivery
• Support local management team in developing office capabilities and client base

• Experience of local authority projects and processes
• Familiarity with asset management procedures
• Temporary works design experience
• Other discipline design experience

CEng. MICE or equivalent MIStructE

Senior Bridge Engineer - Consultancy | Hybrid | Manchester
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
Salary: 42,000-52,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering

An ambitious, design-led civil and structural consultancy is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their growing team in Manchester. Working across public and private sector infrastructure, you'll lead and deliver bridge projects from concept to construction. This is a great chance to work in a close-knit, innovative environment where your ideas and leadership will directly shape projects and teams.

• Deliver bridge and civil structures design on a wide range of projects (footbridges, road, and rail).
• Lead technical design, manage project delivery, and oversee junior engineers and technicians.
• Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, BIM models, and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders - act as CEM/CRE where required.
• Ensure compliance with DMRB, Eurocodes, Network Rail and other relevant standards.
• Contribute to proposals and project bids, and support business development.

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (e.g., CEng MICE, MIStructE) or fast approaching.
• Strong experience (6+ years) in bridge engineering within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Proficient in bridge design, assessment, and refurbishment.
• Skilled in using analysis and modelling tools such as MIDAS, LUSAS, Revit, or similar.
• Strong communicator, confident in leading teams and client interaction.

• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Flexible hours and holiday trading
• Annual team trips and social events
• Clear salary bands and progression pathways

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

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.

Chartered Bridge Engineer

We're looking for a Chartered Bridge Engineer to join our Structures team, supporting a range of high-profile infrastructure projects for Transport Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and maintenance of Scotland's trunk road network.

Role Overview

• Contract Length: 6 months
• Working Pattern: 3 days per week on-site
• Locations: Various project sites across Scotland, with design hubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen
• Rate: 50-55 per hour (umbrella) - negotiable based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver robust and technically sound engineering solutions for bridges and related structures
• Lead and support junior engineers and technicians
• Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with clients and attend project meetings
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and regulatory standards

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in bridge or structural engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or IStructE) - essential
• Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design)
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management practices
• Ability to work independently and lead small project teams

For information about this position or any others within the Civil and Structural Engineering design market please contact Calum French.

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

You will have the opportunity to lead and deliver bridge and structure projects across various sectors.

With a diverse and developing client base, you'll have the chance to engage in a wide range of exciting projects and opportunities.

• Proven capability in delivering bridges and structural design to relevant standards
• 5 years experience in infrastructure, either in highways and/or rail projects and familiarity with client processes
• Strong desire to lead and motivate team to deliver best for project outcomes
• Previous site experience, including with structural inspections and familiarity of construction process/methodologies
• Willingness to get stuck in technically, taking responsibility for delivery
• Support local management team in developing office capabilities and client base

• Experience of local authority projects and processes
• Familiarity with asset management procedures
• Temporary works design experience
• Other discipline design experience

CEng. MICE or equivalent MIStructE