Senior Bridges Engineer

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

SYSTRA Ltd is growing across the UK, delivering complex infrastructure projects for clients across the transport and built environment sectors. This is a great opportunity to join a respected engineering team working on high-profile and technically challenging schemes.

We are looking for a Senior Bridges Engineer to lead engineering tasks and support the management of engineers, designers, graduates and apprentices, helping to deliver client projects efficiently and effectively while meeting business and project objectives.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead and contribute to the design and integration of bridge engineering projects, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, time and budget targets.
• Monitor project performance against contractual and quality requirements, taking corrective action where needed.
• Manage checking and approval processes to ensure compliance with client, project and SYSTRA procedures.
• Prepare and review engineering designs and calculations, taking responsibility for design production and technical quality.
• Communicate project requirements clearly and effectively across the team.
• Act as Work Package Manager on small to medium-sized projects where required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technical standards and bridge engineering requirements.
• Support business development and winning work activities where needed.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance throughout the design lifecycle.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and wider team objectives.
• Lead, support and mentor engineers, designers, graduates and apprentices to help deliver successful project outcomes.

Profile/Skills

• Strong experience in bridge engineering and the delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Degree level or equivalent in your relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in working with offshore production centres is desirable.
• Confident working across multiple projects, with the ability to plan effectively and deliver to programme.
• Proven ability to achieve business results through effective planning and implementation.
• Experience of project planning, delivery, budgets and timescales.
• Working toward Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body such as ICE, IET, IMechE or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations and CSM Regulations.
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge and standards effectively to junior engineers, apprentices and graduates.
• Experience using bridge calculation software such as LUSAS, MIDAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design or Sofistik.
• Strong understanding of bridge surveys, review processes and the preparation of corrective action recommendations.
• Experience in both rail and highways bridge engineering and relevant technical standards is desirable.
• Knowledge of change request management, including liaison with project management and project controls, highlighting cost and programme implications.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email:

[email protected] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.

Workplace Type

Hybrid