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Principal Bridge Design Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of smaller projects and lead design tasks and workstreams within larger multidisciplinary schemes.

Requirements Summary

Prepare, check and approve technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications within your area of responsibility. Building client relationships: Work directly with clients and stakeholders,

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At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

At BWB, we’re looking for a Principal Bridge Design Engineer who combines strong technical judgement with a collaborative approach. You’ll develop designs from concept through to detailed delivery, build trusted client relationships and help strengthen our bridge engineering capability.

Working across projects for National Highways, Network Rail, local highway authorities and private developers, you’ll bring practical thinking to complex engineering challenges. Alongside delivering high-quality designs, you’ll have opportunities to influence how we work, develop our people and contribute to the team’s future direction.

Responsibilities

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You’ll be an experienced bridge design engineer with the technical confidence to lead delivery and the interpersonal skills to bring people with you.
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  Chartered Engineer status (CEng), with membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
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  Strong bridge design experience, including projects for National Highways, Network Rail, local highway authorities and/or private developers.
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  Experience developing designs from concept through to detailed design.
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  A strong record of preparing and checking technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
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  Experience leading smaller projects or managing technical activities within larger schemes.
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  Sound knowledge of relevant engineering standards, regulations and quality management requirements.
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  Confidence working directly with clients and stakeholders, building effective relationships and communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences.
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  The ability to contribute to project scheduling and resource planning.
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  A proactive approach to improving design processes and project outcomes.
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  A commitment to mentoring others and supporting their professional growth.
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  An interest in contributing to the team’s wider objectives and long-term development.

What We Offer

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✓Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.

✓Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.

✓Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.

✓Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.

✓Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.

✓Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.