Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Primary Objective: To lead the inspection, assessment, design and remediation of bridge and infrastructure assets including report writing & client handover. To provide project management & technical leadership across projects and act as a key interface between clients, contractors and stakeholders. Work Environment: A hybrid role combining office-based engineering, site inspections, client meetings and project delivery activities.

Location: Project-based work across the UK, with a significant focus on the Severn Bridges and major infrastructure projects. Working Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities • Lead structural inspections, assessments and investigations of bridge and infrastructure assets including client reporting. • Plan and deliver Post-Tensioning Special Inspections (PTSI). • Review inspection findings and determine defect severity, causes and remediation requirements. • Provide technical leadership to inspection teams and junior engineers. • Undertake structural assessments in accordance with DMRB, Eurocodes and client requirements. • Develop repair, strengthening and remediation solutions including heavy lifting & jacking. • Manage multiple projects simultaneously including programme, budget and resource allocation. • Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project procedures. • Act as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors and asset owners. • Mentor graduate and junior engineers and support chartership development.

Requirements & Qualifications Education: • BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline. • Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred or actively working towards chartership. Experience: • Minimum 5 years' experience in bridge, civil or structural engineering. • Experience undertaking structural inspections and assessments. • Experience producing technical reports and engineering calculations. • Experience working on UK infrastructure projects. Technical Skills: • Strong understanding of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Eurocodes and relevant British Standards. • Competent in structural analysis software. • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. • Strong technical report writing skills.

Certification: • Full UK Driving Licence. • CSCS Card. • BICS qualification desirable. Personal Attributes: • Strong leadership and communication skills. • Commercial awareness and project management capability. • Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams. Typical Compensation Salary: £50,000 – £70,000+ per annum depending upon experience, chartered status and responsibilities.

Benefits: • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance • Travel and subsistence expenses • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Professional membership fees • Pension scheme • Performance-related bonus opportunities Contact To be considered for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to enquiries@praeterengineering.co.uk