Overview

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering work that defines our future and has societal impact. We are an employee-owned business that aims to empower, include, and value everyone.

Senior Bridge Engineer role requiring technical skills and structural knowledge to translate understanding of structural behaviours and analytical techniques into effective analyses and designs. You will work with industry codes (including Eurocodes) and standards, guide teams in analysis, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality design documentation including option appraisals, drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documentation for bridges and related structures.
• Analyse and design complex bridges and structures using standard industry software (e.g., LUSAS, MIDAS).
• Lead and guide project teams, manage interfaces with clients, and ensure delivery to time and cost constraints.
• Support health, safety, and welfare management on projects (Safety by Design).

Candidate specification

Essential

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng, MSc or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (ICE / IStructE)
• Ability to produce high quality design documentation, including option appraisals, drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documentation
• Demonstrable experience in bridge analysis, design, and assessment with capability in standard industry software (e.g., LUSAS or MIDAS)
• Commercial and financial awareness; ability to plan and monitor programmes, budgets, and resources
• Experience and commitment to effective health, safety, and welfare management, including Safety by Design

Desirable

• Experience preparing and reviewing technical approval documentation for highway and rail structures
• Experience in managing project teams and providing technical leadership
• Experience in fee proposals and tender submissions
• Experience with digital delivery tools and workflows (e.g., BIM, parametric design, automation)

Additional information

UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to Skilled Worker visa candidates in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes.

Agile working: Hybrid working policy to support client, team, and personal commitments.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Commitment to fair employment and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility: If you need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to Peppy for menopause support, wellbeing program, flexible benefits including health option enhancements.

Financial wellbeing: Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%, life assurance up to 4x (option to 6x), income protection, flexible benefits, and potential annual bonus sharing.

Lifestyle: 33–35 days holiday (depending on level), with opportunities to buy/sell leave; holiday entitlement increases after 5 years; discounts and saving schemes.

Family and carers leave: Enhanced leave policies, including maternity/adoption leave, shared parental leave, and additional caring leave.

Learning and development: Professional institution subscription and opportunities for mentoring, training, and self-development.

Networks: Access to employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion and community impact opportunities.

Location

Croydon, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Southampton, Leeds, London, Bristol, Birmingham, Altrincham, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Discipline: Bridges

Job Ref: 9973

Recruiter Contact: Ainsley Anstess