Principal Bridge Engineer - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Principal Bridge Engineer

Location: York

REF S0 54

Salary up to £55k

My client, a successful Multidisciplinary Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Principal Bridges Engineer to join their busy team in York. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing, employee-owned company. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, project management, and development of innovative engineering solutions across various structures.

Key Responsibilities for this Principal Bridge Engineering role:

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs to meet project requirements.
• Perform and review structural calculations and analyses using appropriate software.
• Check design calculations and drawings prepared by other engineers.
• Provide technical leadership, input, and review on design, assessment, and other technical tasks.
• Assist with the preparation of fee proposals and bids.
• Manage and nurture relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Represent the company and design team in client and stakeholder meetings.
• Conduct on-site structural inspections and investigations.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Lead the project management of small to medium-sized projects.

Qualifications & Skills:It is essential for the Principal Bridge Engineer to have a professional and commercial viewpoint through having the following:

• A degree in engineering and be chartered or scheduled to sit for Chartership review within 12 months (ICE/IstructE).
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a design environment.
• Experience as a CRE in bridge refurbishment/renewals across various structural types and materials.
• Proficiency with structural design in materials such as concrete, steel, timber, and masonry for structures including bridges, tunnels, stations, buildings, and geotechnical works.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, including financial and contractual management.
• Experience managing teams of 2-4 members and handling multiple concurrent, multi-discipline commissions.
• A proven track record in client-facing roles and work-winning activities.
• An innovative mindset with a desire for career progression.
• A valid driving license.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual profit-related bonus (up to £3,600 tax-free).
• 22 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Fully funded yearly professional membership.
• Company pension scheme, group life insurance, and private healthcare.
• A range of additional employee benefits.

If this Principal Bridge Engineering role is of interest to yourself or want to know more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sam Osborne on or email your CV to