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Senior Bridge Engineer
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Senior Bridge Engineer – Bridges & Civils Team
Transportation Business, UK & Ireland
Overview
Shape a faster, smarter, safer future with AtkinsRéalis—where diversity, collaboration, and bold ideas transform infrastructure.
Innovation is at the heart of our culture, where passionate teams deliver gamechanging projects on various scales across the UK and Ireland. From iconic bridges like the A9 Dualling sections, A83 Rest and be Thankful, and Edinburgh North Bridge Refurbishment to high-impact programmes like the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy (Ireland)—and even nuclear-focused pure civil/structural works such as the Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor programme—we design, reshape, and maintain the future of movement and sustainability.
Here, you’ll take pride in high-quality civil and structural design across all stages of projects—new builds, renewals, maintenance, and critical assessments. With your expertise, you’ll drive sustainable, innovative solutions that transcend engineering and elevate communities.
Your Role
You’ll lead a diverse range of challenging projects, tackling bridges, structures, and civil infrastructure with expertise and leadership. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop high-quality civil/structural designs for projects such as bridges, roads, and complex builds—ensuring strength, sustainability, and longevity.
- Collaborate with nationally and internationally on projects, steering a multi-disciplinary approach to solve critical challenges.
- Lead design delivery, producing comprehensive documentation including sketches, drawings, technical reports, and specifications.
- Lead small-to-medium project teams and provide technical support for junior staff.
- Manage scopes, budgets, and programmes across technical tiers, ensuring high-quality outputs while overseeing commercial relationships between project partners.
- Utilise your analytical and engineering judgement to evaluate solutions, making informed recommendations that balance cost, safety, and innovation.
- Lead bids and tenders, securing new business while nurturing deep client relationships.
- Inform non-transport works such as nuclear projects, high-profile infrastructure developments, and local authority contracts—across the UK, Ireland, and international markets.
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About You
To succeed as a Senior Bridge Engineer, you’ll have:
Technical Expertise
- Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Professional Qualification: CEng/IEng, registered with the ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) or IStructE (Institution of Structural Engineers).
- Proven design experience, including:
- Practical knowledge of bridge design, maintenance, and assessment to BS EN standards and other relevant codes.
- Software proficiency in LUSAS, MIDAS Gen, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design, ETABS, or other industry-standard modular analysis tools.
- A track record of innovation in structural problem-solving, quality control, and project efficiency.
- Deep familiarity with design standards (Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW, Network Rail standards, and client-specific guidelines).
Commercial & Stakeholder Skills
- Experience working with key clients such as Transport Scotland, National Highways, Network Rail, local authorities, contractors, and developers.
- Strong project management capabilities, including budget administration, contract negotiation, risk management, and programme delivery.
- Commercial awareness, capable of balanced oversight alongside high-performance teams.
Soft Skills
- Leadership: Mentors juniors, owns project scope without micromanager.
- Communication: Collaborates effectively across engineering disciplines, tech teams, and clients.
- Problem-solving: Combines analytical rigor with engineering best practice.
- Innovation: Challenges norms to deliver operational excellence.
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Why Join Us?
Thriving here means career growth, flexibility, and impact.
- Competitive salary + rewards: Performance bonuses, share plans, and a marketplace of Benefits Group options.
- Future-focused programs: Continuous training in cutting-edge technologies and skills—AtkinsRéalis Academy, quality e-learning, and coaching exercises.
- Lifestyle flexibility: Hybrid cultures and family-friendly policies, alongside generous paid leave.
- Diverse teams of changemakers: Global partners, community investments, and an inclusive culture where every voice matters.
About AtkinsRéalis
We are AtkinsRéalis—WHY WE Edo risk-of-business technology Evolution in milliseconds, but transform the world in hours. Through data, design, and engineering, we shape a better energy and infrastructure ecosystem for the present and future. Our global network of 37,000 solves multi-domain challenges for clients, partners, and an interconnected society.
We are purpose-driven. A raw enthusiasm for what we do unites us—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
As we evolve and demand excellence in a dynamic landscape—you’ll thrive in a place where being your best self is seen as essential.
Security Note
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Note: Applications/CV conversations or pre-interview discussion must omit reference to prior security clearance. If awarded a role, this will be addressed during the interview process.
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