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Location: UK-wide travel | Office base with hybrid/flexible options
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE + benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering / Infrastructure

Join a Fast-Growing Specialist Engineering Consultancy

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for an experienced Bridge Engineer to join a dynamic, forward-thinking consultancy working across some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects. With a strong reputation in bridge inspection, structural assessment, and asset management, this role offers excellent career development within a high-impact and technically challenging environment.

The company supports clients across multiple sectors, including highways, rail, utilities, water, energy, commercial and legal, delivering inspection and investigation services for a range of national and regional infrastructure projects.

Role Overview
As a Bridge Engineer, you'll work on a variety of inspection and structural investigation projects-from single-span bridges to large-scale transport networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out and oversee bridge inspections, structural reviews, and condition assessments
Support in delivering asset management and stock condition programmes
Use a range of access methods (MEWPs, pontoons, drones, roped access) to assess structural health
Prepare high-quality inspection reports, structural commentary, and recommendations
Coordinate site access, permits, safety plans, and liaise with stakeholders
Assist in planning and managing technical inspection programmesWhat We're Looking For
Essential:

Recognised qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (e.g., BEng, HND, HNC)
Experience in bridge inspections, assessments, or structural investigations
Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., CS 450, BD63/17, NR/L3/CIV/006)
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Full UK driving licenceDesirable (Not essential):

LANTRA BICS certification
Experience with NDT, BA35/90, or post-tensioned structure investigations
Certifications: PTS, CSCS, IPAF, PASMA, or Confined Space
Familiarity with inspection platforms (e.g., SMIS, Agile, Bridge Station)
Rope access or marine/boat-based access experienceWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary (£40k-£55k depending on experience)
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
Ongoing CPD and support for certifications
Diverse, challenging projects across the UK (with occasional overseas work)
Strong team culture with regular social events and a focus on wellbeingIf interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business

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