Bridge Engineer

Requisition/Vacancy No.: 236656BR Job Category: Engineering - Civil Job Summary: As the COVID-19 situation develops we are looking beyond the current situation and focussing on the future. Once the current restrictions are lifted, we hope to be in a position to offer career opportunities to prospective candidates. We will continue to review applications, and should we have an available position, we will contact you. If you do not hear back from us, unfortunately we do not have a suitable position at this time, but we will contact you as soon as one comes available. We are currently recruiting for a Bridge Engineer with experience of bridge design, inspection, assessment and refurbishment schemes, to join our busy and expanding experienced Newcastle Bridges team. Our Newcastle office has an established track record of successfully delivering bridge engineering schemes for over 75 years, mainly in the North East but also throughout the UK and overseas. The team provides assessment, concept, feasibility, preliminary and detailed designs on a wide range of schemes, either as standalone bridge commissions or as part of multidisciplinary major projects. Our clients are from the private and public sector and include long term Framework Agreements with numerous North East Local Authorities together with Design and Build commissions for many major Contractors. Current projects include a major UK 5 year rail network infrastructure framework assessment contract. In addition to the significant long term commissions on bridge assessment and inspection, principally in the rail environment, our initial assessment often leads to the requirement for the design of the refurbishment, strengthening or replacement. We have also recently designed a new footbridge across the River Ouse in York which is an important link in the city council's plans to improve pedestrian links across the city. We also carry out design, inspection and assessment work for local authorities and design of new and refurbished bridge schemes for contractors. As a Bridge Engineer you will have the following daily responsibilities: * Undertake rail and road bridges and associated structural engineering schemes from inspection and assessment, feasibility through to detailed design. * Assist with the supervision of Graduate Engineers and Technicians as appropriate. * Assist with preparation of technical documentation through to client sign off of Technical Approval documentation. * Hands-on technical design on road and/or rail structures. * Hands-on assessment of road and/or rail structures. * Structural inspections and reporting. * Excellent technical and communication skills both verbal and written. * Client liaison. * Assist with the production of tenders including quality documentation and costings. * Assist with Project Management including programme and resource monitoring, quality control, technical management and delivery. Business Line: Transportation Position Title: Bridge Engineer Position Status: Full-Time What We Offer: When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to "make amazing happen" in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. Minimum Requirements: * Experience with bridge and related structural inspection assessment and design schemes. * Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and assessment codes. * Working knowledge of AutoCad. * Experience in the design of concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures. * Design and project management experience delivering to quality, time and budget. * Experience in road, rail and water bridge projects. * Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * High level technical skills in current inspection, assessment and design and be able to assist teams of graduate and technicians in such projects. * Understanding of project Health and Safety responsibilities including compliance with CDM legislation. * You will have a current clean driving license and be willing to travel throughout the UK to visit sites. Preferred Qualifications: * Degree educated or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Bridge, Civil or Structural Engineering. * MSc level or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering. * Graduate Member with ICE and IStructE and proven commitment to gaining Chartership.