Tetra Tech Europe
Project Bridge Engineer - Transport
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Project Bridge Engineer
Locations: Cork, Dublin, Galway, Sligo, Kilkenny with potential opportunities across Manchester with flexible UK/Ireland project travel as required
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Bridge Infrastructure
Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary bridges team delivering innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of transport infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to the inspection, assessment, rehabilitation and design of bridges and structures that make a lasting impact for clients and communities.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
This role supports the delivery of a wide range of bridge projects across the UK and Ireland. You will contribute to bridge design packages and their successful delivery, working on multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The work will span all aspects of bridge engineering, including inspections, assessments, rehabilitation of existing structures, and the detailed design of new road, rail and footbridges in a variety of materials. You will work closely with internal and external multidisciplinary teams and support projects for major transport authorities, local authorities and contractors under design and build delivery.
Your Impact in This Position
- Help deliver high-quality bridge projects from concept through to completion.
- Contribute to innovative and practical engineering solutions on complex infrastructure schemes.
- Support successful project delivery across a varied portfolio of bridge and structures work.
- Strengthen client relationships through clear communication and responsive technical input.
- Play a key role in the production of accurate, compliant and buildable engineering outputs.
Core Capabilities
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Bridge Design Standards and Analysis Software
- Strong knowledge of structural Eurocodes and UK bridge design standards (DMRB), with experience using structural analysis software for analysis, design and assessment.
- Midas Civil experience would be beneficial.
Bridges and Structures Design Experience
- Hands-on experience in the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures, including reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel and steel composite bridges.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks under senior guidance.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Confidently represent the bridge team within multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with other disciplines, and communicate technical matters clearly in meetings and written correspondence.
Technical Reports and Contract Documents
- Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, including technical acceptance and approval in principle documents, reports, and contract documentation for transport infrastructure and bridge rehabilitation projects.
Delivery Focus and Teamwork
- Able to manage multiple projects, respond well to changing priorities, and contribute positively to a collaborative, client-focused team delivering complex infrastructure work.
Essential
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
- Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in Bridges & Structures Engineering
- Working towards Chartered status (CEng, MIEI, MICE, MIStructE or equivalent)
Beneficial
- Level 9 Masters in Civil / Structural Engineering
- Experience in the inspection of bridges and structures
- Equivalent work experience may be considered where appropriate
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Working Environment
This role is based in Manchester with hybrid working available. Regular office attendance is expected, with flexibility to balance office, home and project/site-based working as required. Travel across the UK and Ireland may be needed depending on project demands.
Why Join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
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