Principal Engineer

Senior / Principal Engineer (Bridges & Structures)
Role SummaryExperienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural engineering maintenance and refurbishment work including management of post-tensioned concrete bridges. Accountable for quality, programme, and technical oversight within a multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical delivery of small to medium work packages (inspection, assessment, design, or renewal schemes) to programme and budget
Provide technical direction, checking, and approval of designs, calculations, and reports
Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and governance processes
Contribute to planning, risk management, and commercial awareness on projects
Attend site on an ad-hoc basis to suit National Highways’ programme of PTSI during night or day time shifts
Provide on-site supervision for PTSI activities ensuring compliance with CS 465 and witness and log events as necessary to maintain accurate records
Production of PTSI Interpretative Reports
Mentor and guide junior engineers; support capability within the team
Act as a key interface with clients and internal disciplines

 
Required Experience & Skills

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE / MIStructE)
Strong background in bridge/structures asset management, design and assessment
Significant experience of post-tensioned concrete bridges and PTSI site supervision
Proficient in relevant design codes, analysis methods and reporting, including National Highways procedures
Demonstrable experience leading technical delivery of projects
Effective communicator with ability to work across disciplines
Driving license required

 
Desirable

National Highways Passport and CSCS card

 
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