Principal Bridge Engineer

Overview

Design, assess, and manage highway bridge projects for local government in Cardiff.

Key Responsibilities

• team mentoring
• bridge design
• report preparation
• bridge strengthening
• project management
• financial management

Tasks

-Supervision and mentoring of colleagues, including our developing professionals. -Design of bridges and other highways structures. -Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates. -Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments. -Financial and project management of schemes

Requirements

• dmrb
• mcdhw
• bridge design
• eurocodes
• project management
• communication

What You Bring

-Knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes. -Practical experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office. -Good communication and client relationship building skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the wider team. -Knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures. -Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures. -Experience of project management of bridges and structural engineering projects. -Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design.

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About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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