Senior Engineer, Bridges & Structures Wide

Location

Jacobs, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As a key member of our Bridges & Structures team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how we deliver value to our clients—supporting our transition to a solutions‑focused provider through the adoption of new technologies, lean methodologies, and digital delivery processes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and decarbonisation, you’ll apply your advanced technical expertise, leadership, and organisational skills to deliver innovative structural solutions across highways, rail, aviation, energy, and power sectors.

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams in structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the preparation of contract documents and technical reports.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high‑quality services that meet client needs and exceed expectations.
• Champion innovation and diverse thinking to identify best‑value solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with our UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to optimise resources and ensure efficient, successful project outcomes.

Our Structural Solutions capability is part of Jacobs’ wider Transportation business, known for delivering technically complex schemes both in the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse team has earned a strong reputation through a portfolio of high‑profile projects with clients including High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors & Local Authorities.

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification (or close to achieving).
• Excellent communication, collaboration and time‑management skills.
• Project management skills related to bridge design or other disciplines.
• Strong technical design and practical problem‑solving skills.
• A background in bridge design is preferred, but we are equally interested in candidates from other disciplines and industries.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in asset management, structures renewals and post‑tensioned structures, including post‑tensioned special inspections (PTSI).

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and truly believe that by supporting one another through a culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you can maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering programme. As a disability‑confident employer, we interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations for maximum impact.

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