Bridge Designer

A bridge designer plans and shapes the structures that span roads, rivers and valleys. In the UK, they combine maths, physics and computer modelling to ensure bridges are safe, strong and fit for purpose. They work with other engineers and architects to choose materials, plan layouts, assess load and wind forces, and create construction drawings. The role can involve field surveys, site visits, and liaising with clients and contractors. It is often part of a larger civil or structural engineering team and may specialise in bridges, viaducts or footbridges.