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You will work closely with colleagues across our regional offices to promote consistency in design approaches, share knowledge and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.\nThis is an opportunity to influence engineering standards, champion innovation and support the development of our future engineering capability, while working collaboratively as part of our #OneTEAM approach.\nKey Responsibilities\nEngineering Leadership & Technical Expertise\nAct as the principal technical lead within your engineering discipline, providing specialist knowledge, guidance and support across the regional office.\nRepresent the engineering discipline on agreed projects, programmes, frameworks and key client relationships.\nDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with client technical specialists, understanding their requirements, design approaches and standards.\nWork collaboratively with Principal Designers across other regional offices to align design methodologies, tools and technical approaches, promoting consistency and best practice.\nProvide expert engineering advice, technical troubleshooting and support to engineers and wider project teams.\nChampion innovation, new technologies and improved engineering practices.\nDesign & Project Delivery\nTake ownership of developing engineering solutions for individual projects and programmes of work, from initial concept through to completion.\nEstablish clear project requirements at the outset, ensuring the engineering team understands the scope, expectations, deliverables and responsibilities.\nDevelop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions that consider whole-life costs, including design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and ongoing operation.\nEnsure engineering decisions support project requirements and wider business objectives.\nProvide ongoing technical input throughout both the design and contract delivery phases, ensuring solutions remain aligned with client expectations.\nClearly define the scope and limits of engineering support, ensuring responsibilities, outstanding actions and handover arrangements are understood.\nSupport the appointment and management of specialist contracted services, including surveys and design activities, ensuring requirements and deliverables are clearly defined.\nProvide technical support to the Estimating team during the early stages of projects and tender development.\nDesign Assurance, Compliance & Health and Safety\nProvide technical assurance, verification and guidance to ensure engineering designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, client specifications and project requirements.\nEnsure project and health and safety risks are appropriately assessed, eliminated or managed through the design process.\nGuide and support the recording of design assurance activities, technical reviews and key engineering decisions.\nProvide assurance and technical input into commissioning plans and commissioning activities, supporting delivery teams through to successful completion.\nIdentify potential technical issues and provide appropriate solutions to maintain quality, compliance and programme delivery.\nTeam Development & Continuous Improvement\nSupport Design Managers in identifying and allocating the appropriate engineering skills and resources to meet project and programme requirements.\nShare technical knowledge and experience to support the development of engineers across the business.\nContribute to recruitment activities and help build the long-term capability of the engineering team.\nMentor and support developing engineers, including providing guidance to colleagues working towards professional qualifications and Chartered Engineer status.\nIdentify opportunities to improve engineering processes, systems and ways of working, supporting their successful implementation.\nPromote collaboration, communication and knowledge sharing across regional teams, reinforcing our #OneTEAM culture.\nAbout You\nWe are looking for someone with strong technical experience, a collaborative approach and the confidence to provide engineering leadership across a range of projects and stakeholders.\nAt Bridges, We Are More Than Engineers\nWe are listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.\nAs a team, we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients, who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large, diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution, ensuring sustainability for all stakeholders.\nAcross our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure. Supported by our regional office network and manufacturing hub in the heart of Somerset, which forms part of our 60,000 sq. ft. head office complex, we bring together engineering expertise and practical manufacturing capability to deliver solutions for our customers.\nOur projects range in value from £5k to £15m. We undertake roles as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, while also supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients through subcontracting and off-site manufacturing.\nRequirements\nEssential:\nSignificant experience within an engineering discipline relevant to the water and wastewater industry.\nA strong technical background with the ability to lead engineering solutions and provide specialist advice.\nExperience working on complex engineering projects, from initial design through to installation, commissioning and operational handover.\nA good understanding of relevant engineering legislation, industry standards, client specifications and design assurance processes.\nExperience developing cost-effective engineering solutions, with an understanding of whole-life costs and commercial considerations.\nThe ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and external technical specialists.\nExperience supporting, mentoring or developing engineers within a technical team.\nStrong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly.\nA proactive approach to innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.\nProfessional qualifications:\nA relevant degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.\nChartered Engineer status, or actively working towards Chartered status, would be advantageous.\nBenefits\nBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES\nRoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.\nWe are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.\nWe are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.\nBridges also offers an excellent benefits package:\nCompany car/car allowance\nHealth cash plan with Healthshield\nStandard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% company contribution\nLife Assurance Scheme\nEmployee Discount Scheme\nBike 2 Work scheme\nTraining and development opportunities\nEmployee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone\nEmployee recognition schemes\nEnhanced Maternity and Paternity pay\nWhen you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.\nWherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. 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