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Principal Bridge Engineer

Waterman Aspen

The Role

Overview

Senior engineer designing and assessing bridges for various UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • client buy-in

Tasks

-Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression

Requirements

  • lusas
  • archie-m
  • civils 3d
  • driving licence
  • analytical
  • uk experience

What You Bring

Experience required… -Able to use behavioural understanding and experience to understand why structures may be performing better than assessments suggest. -Experience of working on a wide range of bridge types including masonry arches, prestressed and post tensioned concrete, and various types of steel bridges. -Substantial UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client -Strong analytical and problem solving skills and a good understanding of structural behaviour. -A full UK driving licence -Experienced in the analysis, design, and assessment of bridges and other types of highway structures -Relevant design software/CAD/Civils 3D where appropriate -Able to conduct structural analyses to assess the load-carrying capacity of bridges in accordance with DMRB standards. -Experience of using LUSAS and ARCHIE-M

Benefits

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. -Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice -Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers -Regular social events and volunteering opportunities -Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills -A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills -The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer

The Company

About Waterman Aspen

-Provides flexible engineering secondments across infrastructure sectors, from short site supervision to decade-long placements. -Typical projects include national civil works: highways, rail, water & environment, town planning, utilities, and defence. -Based in Chelmsford, supports major UK projects like HS2 and the Channel Tunnel.

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