Mott MacDonald are seeking experienced Rail Bridge Engineers to join our team based in Altrincham and Manchester. Mott MacDonald is a uniquely diverse employee-owned management, engineering and development consultancy serving the public & private sector around the world. Our ownership model enables us to develop and drive a unique culture of innovation, high performance and personal development – our investment in individuals cannot be rivalled. We have technical expertise across 12 core sectors supported by skills encompassing infrastructure finance, project and programme management and management consultancy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.

We are seeking a high calibre, Assistant Bridge Engineer to grow our established team and support the delivery of prestigious railway projects across the North West of England. The team prides itself in using great relationships with clients and contractors to successfully deliver the most challenging briefs with innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovative concept design and detailed design of all aspects of railway infrastructure, with a focus on Rail Bridges and lineside civils;
• Structural design/analysis of rail bridges and other ancillary items;
• Production of F001/2/3’s, Form A/B’s, Design drawings and safety documentation;
• Contribution to tender activities.

Essential experience:

• 2-3 years post graduate experience in the design of bridges;
• Experience of working in the UK rail market;
• BEng/MEng Civil Engineering or equivalent;
• Working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution (ICE or IStructE);
• Commercially aware;
• Experience of successful delivery of detailed bridge designs in a D&B market;
• Knowledge of Rail Group Standards, NR Standards, UK design codes and Eurocodes;
• Demonstrable knowledge of Bridge design, analysis and remedial work;
• Essential experience in the analysis, design and detailing of steel and RC Concrete;
• Knowledge of CDM and CSM;
• Enthusiastic to learn.

If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.