Structural Engineer (Railway, Bridges)
Posted 17 days 6 hours ago by Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Structural Engineer (Railway, Bridges)
Basingstoke
Ref MR4
Salary up to £40,000
Our client is experiencing strong growth with exciting opportunities and is looking for a flexible, practical structural engineer who can grow with the company to achieve the goals of the business in parallel with their personal ambitions.
To be considered for this Bridge Engineer role, you will be a BEng or MEng Engineer, graduate member with either ICE or IStructE, ideally with a minimum of two years' experience post-graduation. The successful candidate will be involved in the design of various types of structures including (but not limited to) footbridges, railway bridges, road bridges, station buildings, and level crossings. The work includes not only new bridge designs but also the designs of repairs and strengthening works. On-site surveys and client meetings will also be a major part of the work. The candidate should be conversant with engineering software.
As a Structural Engineer, you will be part of a team of engineers and technicians and help deliver projects to timescale and budget. You will have some experience in project management covering the whole project life cycle including acquiring opportunities, bidding/tendering, contract negotiation, feasibility design, detailed design, and construction support. You will also be involved in the financial aspects of the projects including approving invoice payments, invoicing, and debt collection.
Working as a Bridge Engineer, you will:
- Design civil and structural schemes
- Have experience in the design of bridges (preferable)
- Experience working with Network Rail (advantageous)
- Review and check other schemes prepared by others
- Carry out inspections and surveys of structures and prepare reports
- Undertake feasibility/option studies
- Prepare project programmes
To be considered for this Bridge Engineer role, we require the following experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge, and attributes:
- Relevant Civil/Structural Engineering degree (BEng, MEng, or MSc)
- Engineer with +2 years post-graduation experience
- Full UK driving licence and own transport (useful but not imperative)
- Eligible to live and work in the UK with a high standard of written English
Salary/Package
Remuneration will be commensurate with background and experience in line with current industry rates. The package includes a pension scheme, health insurance, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, and a cycle to work scheme.
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and birthday. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday per year.
Other Benefits: Company bonus scheme, pension, healthcare, cycle to work, electric car salary.
To discuss this Bridge Engineer role and other similar roles, please call MIKAELA on or email your CV to .