Due to a healthy forward workload, we are currently looking to appoint a Principal Bridge Engineer in our Edinburgh office. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies working on a varied portfolio of bridge works including major infrastructure and highway schemes throughout the UK.
You can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Building relationships with Clients on projects and working with senior staff to promote the business.
- Preparation of fee proposals.
- Preparing bridge design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and other project documentation as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice.
- Using specialist bridge analysis software such as MIDAS, and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design to undertake complex modelling of bridges.
- Leading and assisting with the preparation of documentation relating to projects.
- Designing in 3D modelling environments such as Revit and Civil 3D.
- Taking a lead role in the resolution of technical issues.
- Supervision and technical development of other engineering team members.
- Attendance at design meetings and site inspections.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Degree in civil engineering.
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer professional status, or equivalent, or about to sit professional exams.
- Substantial structural design experience within the bridges sector and in a consultancy environment.
- Previous relevant site experience including supervision of elements of large, complex bridge engineering projects.
- Excellent communication skills including technical written English.
- Experience preparing design deliverables using civil engineering design software packages.
- Flexible and enthusiastic approach, team player, proactive and delivery focused.
- An aptitude for Building Information Modelling and the workflow associated with projects delivered in a Common Data Environment.
The role offers excellent career progression opportunities within a friendly and professional team that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients, and has a clear vision for innovation. The benefits include a competitive salary, according to skills and experience, together with an excellent flexible benefits package.
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