Assistant Bridge Engineer
Join Our Team as an Assistant Bridge Engineer!
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Bridge Engineer to join our dynamic Structures & Geotechnical team in the vibrant city of Birmingham.
Key Details
Location: Birmingham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – some flexibility available!
Salary: Starting from £32,000 per annum
Sector: Structures and Geotechnical – Highways structures
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role
As an Assistant Bridge Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of highways structures projects across various major initiatives, including National Highways Major Projects, SDF, TfL, and the South Wales Trunk Road Agency.
You’ll collaborate with Lead Engineers to:
- Deliver structures maintenance and new-build schemes
- Produce technical designs and documentation that meet client requirements
- Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a supportive team, gain exposure to major infrastructure projects, and even mentor junior team members as you advance.
Are You the Right Fit?
We’re looking for candidates who are:
- Qualified in Civil Engineering (Degree, HNC, or HND)
- Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status
- Experienced or interested in highways structures design
- Familiar with DMRB / MCHW standards
- A strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments
Do you want to:
- Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects?
- Enjoy solving engineering challenges and developing practical solutions?
- Value career development, mentoring, and progression opportunities?
- Take pride in delivering quality work and meeting deadlines?
- Care about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement?
- Join a highly regarded Main Contractor, recognized as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor?
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Support the Lead Engineer in delivering highways structures schemes
- Assist with investigations, inspections, data analysis, and design development
- Produce technical designs, drawings, and documentation
- Conduct site visits and apply relevant standards (DMRB/MCHW)
- Collaborate to meet project and utilization targets
- Promote SHEQ, CDM, and Health & Safety compliance across all activities
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you:
- Have a degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering
- Are working towards IEng or CEng status
- Have experience or knowledge of structures design (maintenance or new build)
- Understand DMRB, MCHW, and CDM regulations
- Have experience within an engineering consultancy environment
- Possess strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and we welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the options available to you!
Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the Kier family!
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