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Exciting Opportunity for a Bridge Engineer in the East Midlands
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a delivery-focused Bridge Engineer to join my client's established structures team, working on the design and assessment of highway structures across the East Midlands.聽
As Bridge Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in the delivery of new designs, structural assessments, and refurbishment solutions. This position is ideal for someone looking to work on varied assets-from rural overbridges to complex highway structures-supporting regional connectivity and infrastructure resilience.
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The main duties of the Bridge Engineer are:
路Lead on the design and technical delivery of new highway structures and bridge improvements, ensuring compliance with national standards.
路Undertake structural assessments and reviews using relevant DMRB, Eurocodes, and LA/DMRB documents.
路Support the preparation of detailed designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for bridge refurbishment, strengthening, and new-build schemes.
路Work closely with internal project managers, site supervisors, and external contractors to support the delivery phase.
路Carry out design checks, calculations, and quality assurance reviews for both temporary and permanent structural works.
路Liaise with local authority clients and third-party consultants to ensure that all design outputs align with programme goals and budget expectations.
路Contribute to buildability reviews, construction sequencing, and site queries during delivery.
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The Bridge Engineer will have key experience in:
路Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with experience in bridge or highway structure design and assessment.
路Strong technical understanding of bridge design standards, including Eurocodes, BD and CD documents, and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works.
路Proficiency in structural analysis and design tools such as LUSAS, MIDAS, AutoCAD, and TEDDS.
路Prior experience delivering structures within a local authority, consultancy, or Tier 1 contractor environment.
路Knowledge of the East Midlands' transport networks and regional infrastructure priorities is advantageous.
路Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with delivery teams, contractors, and asset managers.
路Working towards or holding professional accreditation (CEng, IEng, or equivalent) with ICE or IStructE.
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For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Structures & Infrastructure professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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