Bridge Engineers in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Our Newcastle Bridges team requires Bridge Engineers with experience of bridge design, inspection, assessment and refurbishment schemes, to join their busy and expanding experienced Bridges team.
Current projects include a major UK 5 year rail network infrastructure framework assessment contract. In addition to the significant long-term commissions on bridge assessment and inspection, principally in the rail environment, our initial assessment often leads to the requirement for the design of the refurbishment, strengthening or replacement. We have also recently designed a new footbridge across the River Ouse in York which is an important link in the city council’s plans to improve pedestrian links across the city.
As a Bridge Engineer you will have the following daily responsibilities:
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Undertake rail and road bridges and associated structural engineering schemes from inspection and assessment, feasibility through to detailed design.
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Assist with supervision of Graduate Engineers and Technicians as appropriate.
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Assist with preparation of technical documentation through to client sign off of Technical Approval documentation.
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Hands-on technical design on road and/or rail structures.
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Hands-on assessment of road and/or rail structures.
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Structural inspections and reporting.
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Excellent technical and communication skills both verbal and written.
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Client liaison.
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Assist with production of tenders including quality documentation and costings.
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Assist with Project Management including programme and resource monitoring, quality control, technical management and delivery.
Our Newcastle office has an established track record of successfully delivering bridge engineering schemes for over 75 years, mainly in the North East but also throughout the UK and overseas. The team provides assessment, concept, feasibility, preliminary and detailed designs on a wide range of schemes, either as standalone bridge commissions or as part of multidisciplinary major projects. Our clients are from the private and public sector and include long-term Framework Agreements with numerous North East Local Authorities together with Design and Build commissions for many major Contractors.
Minimum Requirements
Your skills profile should include a good combination ( not necessarily all of them ) of the skills below:
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Experience with bridge and related structural inspection assessment and design schemes
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knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and assessment codes
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Working knowledge of AutoCad and Revit
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Working knowledge of structural analysis software - Lusas or SBD preferred
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Experience in the design of concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures
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Design and project management experience delivering to quality, time and budget
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Experience in road, rail and water bridge projects
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Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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High-level technical skills in current inspection, assessment and design and be able to assist teams of graduate and technicians in such projects
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Understanding of project Health and Safety responsibilities including compliance with CDM legislation
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You will have a current clean driving license and be willing to travel throughout the UK to visit sites.
Preferred Qualifications
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Degree educated or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Bridge, Civil or Structural Engineering.
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MSc level or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering.
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Graduate Member with ICE and IStructE and proven commitment to gaining Chartership.
Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to explore flexible working arrangements through our FREEDOM TO GROW* way of working. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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