Senior / Principal Bridges Engineer

Senior / Principal Bridges Engineer

Glasgow or Edinburgh Full-time Permanent

The Opportunity

If you're a senior-level Bridges Engineer looking for more than just delivery work, this is a chance to step into a role with real influence.

You'll take the lead on major infrastructure projects, shape technical direction, and play a key part in growing a busy, well-established design team. This isn't just about doing the work - it's about helping win it, lead it, and build around it.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the design and delivery of complex bridge and infrastructure projects
• Producing and overseeing high-quality engineering designs, reports and technical outputs
• Acting as technical authority on projects, signing off complex solutions
• Managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Building and developing strong client relationships
• Supporting business development - from client engagement through to winning new work
• Mentoring and developing senior engineers within the team
• Taking ownership of project financial performance and commercial delivery
• Representing the business at client meetings, industry events and technical forums

What They're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (ICE/IStructE accredited)
• Chartered Engineer (ICE or equivalent)
• Experience acting as Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE)
• Strong background in bridge engineering, ideally within rail or major infrastructure
• Proven experience leading projects and managing teams
• Commercial awareness - comfortable owning budgets and contributing to winning work
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills

Experience Level

Typically 8+ years' experience, with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects and stepping into leadership responsibilities.

What Sets This Apart

• Genuine opportunity to influence projects and grow a team
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle - from winning work through to delivery
• Strong pipeline across rail, infrastructure and heavy civils
• A business with a practical, solutions-led approach (no over-engineering for the sake of it)
• Clear route to further leadership and strategic involvement

Additional Info

• Full UK driving licence beneficial
• PTS / Sentinel card advantageous
• Experience with NEC4 contracts preferred
• Some site work and occasional overnight/weekend work may be required