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Principal Bridge Design Engineer

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Are you a chartered bridge design engineer?

Looking to step into a key role within a growing rail infrastructure team where you can lead projects and mentor engineers?

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience and if principal/associate)
 Location: Cardiff, 3 days in office per week

I am working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to appoint a Principal or Associate Engineer into their Cardiff-based civils and structures team. With a strong pipeline of rail and infrastructure work secured, this is a key hire to support both technical delivery and team development.

You will join a collaborative office environment, working closely with senior leadership while supporting and developing junior engineers. This role offers a balance of hands-on technical work, leadership and client exposure.

Essential requirements:

Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) – essential for design sign-off
Strong background in bridge design (rail preferred, highways also considered)
Solid experience in structural engineering, particularly steel and concrete
Experience leading or mentoring engineers
Ability to undertake and review detailed engineering calculations
Strong understanding of relevant design standards and best practice
Desirable:

Rail sector experience
Temporary works design experience
CRE experience (or willingness to work towards)
Experience in multidisciplinary project environments
You will work across a diverse portfolio of projects including bridge design and refurbishment, station upgrades, minor works frameworks, airport infrastructure and temporary works schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team within a wider business, offering exposure to all aspects of engineering consultancy – from technical delivery through to client interaction and business development.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, progress your career and be part of a technically strong and supportive team, get in touch to find out more ((url removed))

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