Bridge Engineer

Location: Durham or Otley, Align Property Services

Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’, company pension and other benefits.

Do you want to join an award-winning integrated multi-design consultancy?

Are you a Bridge Engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career?

We are looking for aBridge Engineer to join us at Align Property Services where you will collaborate with our growing team of Bridge Engineers and Technicians.

At Align Property Services, we don’t just design buildings, we create spaces that matter. Recently recognised as Yorkshire’s Energy Consultancy of the year at the Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Awards, we’re proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:

• Bridge, Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
• Architecture & Sustainability
• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Quantity Surveying & CDM
• Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management

Align Property Partners have a consistent stream of workflow obtained through repeat business from existing clients and by developing new client relationships. We actively exceed our client’s expectations with high standards of quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Want to learn more?

Further information and project case studies can be found on our website.

As a Bridge Engineer, you will work on a variety of schemes collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure they are both cost and time efficient. You will use your engineering experience in your day-to-day workload as well as continuing and developing projects, overseeing designs from feasibility to completion, whilst keeping in line with budgeted resources and finances.

You will play a key role in delivering a diverse and challenging portfolio of bridge and structural projects. Your responsibilities will include undertaking general and principal Inspections, carrying out structural assessments across a range of bridge types, from small spans to multi-span masonry arches, steel composite decks, and box culverts.

“Our people are what makes us who we are as a company”

To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and qualifications:

• Hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience as a Bridge Engineer.
• Experience working on new bridge, modifications and/or maintenance projects under the supervision of senior bridge engineers
• Innovative and creative delivery of services.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work both as part of a team and individually.
• Excellent communication and presentational skills (written and verbal).
• Have experience in working on small to large sized projects and undertaking concept and detailed design reviews.
• Proficient in the use of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW).
• An understanding and appreciation for project programmes and budget constraints
• Be IT proficient, including the use of Microsoft packages
• Proficient in the use of Eurocodes and British Standards for the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures.
• Conversant with analysis and design software packages, such as STAAD, MIDAS, LUSAS, Autodesk SBD etc.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we can offer you

When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A Competitive salary of up to £42,000 per year.
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work. A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you- on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Stability in your role -public sector security in a private sector industry.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form and upload your CV and Supporting statement in one document.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Isabella Turner (Resourcing Partner) at [email protected] or by phone 07484 074624.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 4th November.

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

*Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.*

Bridge Engineer

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

Posted: 15/10/2026

Closing date: 05/11/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)