Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Bridges Engineer to join our client in York on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in managing diverse and challenging projects, primarily within the rail industry, while contributing to the success of an innovative and collaborative business.

We are looking for a candidate who embodies our "can do" attitude and is eager to make a significant impact.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• An engineering degree and be chartered (ICE/IStructE) or sitting review within the next 12 months.
• A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in a design environment.
• Proven experience in the refurbishment and renewals of a range of structural types and materials.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• A driving licence.

Ideal Candidate Should Also Have Experience in:

• Designing various structures, including bridges, tunnels, stations, and buildings, utilizing diverse materials such as concrete, steel, timber, and masonry.
• Project management, including project scoping, coordinating design activities, and managing contractual and financial aspects.
• Managing teams of up to 2-4 people.
• Working on multiple concurrent and multi-discipline commissions.
• Representing the company to clients and collaborating effectively with a range of project stakeholders.
• An innovative outlook, with a desire to use and further develop technical and business skills to align with the growing needs of the business.
• Work winning in a client-facing role.

Reporting to the York Office Lead and working closely with discipline heads across offices, your responsibilities will be varied and impactful:

• Developing conceptual and detailed designs in accordance with project requirements.
• Checking design calculations and drawings completed by other engineers.
• Performing structural calculations and analysis using appropriate software packages.
• Taking on a technical leadership, input, and review role for design, assessment, and other technical aspects.
• Assisting in the preparation of fee proposals.
• Managing and building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Attending meetings, representing MHB and the design team.
• Conducting on-site visits, structural inspections, and investigations.
• Providing technical support and mentorship to less experienced staff.
• Project managing small and medium-sized projects.

Why Consider This Role?

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to truly prove yourself within a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll gain invaluable business experience, dealing with the full cycle of business activities from winning work and carrying it out, to developing and running a design team. As an employee-owned company, your contributions directly impact shared success!

For more information about this role please apply, or email Michelle Russell on mrussell@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.