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Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer - Bridges

WSP Exeter, Devon senior full-time

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Description

As a Senior/Principal Engineer at WSP, you will play a key role in delivering civil and bridge engineering projects, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to landmark projects.

Responsibilities include:

  • Bridge design, management, strengthening, and repair
  • Inspections and assessments
  • General civil and structural engineering support
  • Feasibility studies and options appraisals
  • Preparation of documents, reports, and health and safety risk assessments
  • Scheme designs, drawings, and cost estimates
  • Fee estimates
  • Supervision of junior team members and CAD technicians

Requirements:

  • Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer
  • Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance, and assessment
  • Project management experience
  • Proven knowledge in design, maintenance, and supervision of structures
  • Experience with Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW)
  • Understanding of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design
  • Experience with steel, reinforced, and prestressed concrete bridge structures
  • Familiarity with grillage, space frame, and finite element analysis software packages
  • Good communication, client handling, and interpersonal skills

Benefits of working with WSP include being part of a global team, contributing to landmark projects, and having opportunities for professional growth and development.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer
  • Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
  • Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW)

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