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Senior Bridge Engineer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: AtkinsRéalis
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh

Shape a faster, smarter, safer future. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

Overview

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

As a Senior Bridge Engineer in our Bridges and Civils team within our Transportation business, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation. We work on a diverse range of significant and challenging projects across the UK and Ireland, including the multiple sections of the A9 Dualling, the A83 Rest and be Thankful, the Edinburgh North Bridge Refurbishment and the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy (Ireland).

The team also supports non‑transportation civil engineering and structures projects throughout the UK and internationally such as the Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor programme, as well as delivering a range of local authority projects for councils across Scotland and Northern Ireland. You'll take pride in creating high‑quality civil and structural designs for new builds, renewals, maintenance and assessments.

Your role
  • Take pride in developing high‑quality civil and structural designs for new constructions, renewals, maintenance, and assessments.
  • Collaborate with both national and international design teams, using your expertise and leadership to create positive, sustainable impacts on society and the environment.
  • Manage the production and review of high‑quality design documentation, including sketches, drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications.
  • Independently carry out technical work and provide guidance to junior staff members.
  • Lead teams in the design, assessment, and maintenance of structural projects, and provide structures‑related input on multi‑disciplinary projects.
  • Develop and agree scopes and manage the internal technical supply chain, including budgets, programme and quality of deliverables.
  • Use analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and engineering judgment to appraise different options and recommend the most suitable option.
  • Lead bids and tenders, winning work and developing client relationships.
About You
  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
  • A professional qualification (CEng/IEng) and membership of the ICE or IStruct

    E.
  • Experience of working with key clients such as Transport Scotland and National Highways, Network Rail, local authorities as well as major contractors and developers.
  • Good understanding of relevant design standards (e.g. Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and Network Rail standards).
  • Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment.
  • Experience of structural analysis software packages such as LUSAS, MIDAS and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design.
  • Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of highway structures.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines.
  • Good project management skills, commercial awareness, financial control and ability to deliver across a range of contract types; this will include an ability to manage stakeholders, e.g. specialist suppliers, independent checkers and local authorities.
Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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