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Bridge Technician

Buro Happold
London
Are you a technician with a passion for bridge engineering, making precision drawings, and willingness to collaborate with others and a desire to learn? Buro Happold is looking for a talented and motivated Technician, at the early stage of their career, to join our Bridges team in London. You will be responsible for modelling, drafting, and producing technical drawings of a variety of bridge projects, working closely with our Infrastructure team.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

Our Bridges team combines technical excellence with practical construction insight to deliver efficient, buildable, and sustainable designs from concept through to construction. We are driven by a commitment to the highest standards and a passion for elegant, innovative solutions.

As part of our global network, you will collaborate with professionals who share your enthusiasm for engineering excellence. We foster a strong learning culture and an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

We are deeply committed to nurturing talent and supporting your career development. You will benefit from mentoring, resources, and guidance to help you gain accreditation with relevant industry bodies and grow professionally at every stage.

As part of a group of engineers and technicians, you will contribute to world-class projects both in the UK and internationally. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in bridge engineering.

Your next role

We are looking for a passionate and proactive technician, at the early stage of their career, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to learn and apply that to their job. You will bring curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to develop new skills and software expertise. Confidence in engaging with engineers and coordinating design details is key, as is a genuine interest in bridge design and knowledge-sharing.

At Buro Happold, you will be part of a purpose-led organisation where sustainability, equity, and performance are central to everything we do. We are committed to doing what is right, even when it is not the easiest path.

Your skills and experience:

  • Understanding of general arrangement and outline drawings for bridge structures.
  • Ability to independently interpret models and drawings produced by others, including architects, engineers, and clients.
  • Knowledge of civil structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels) within both 2D and 3D environments.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  • IT hardware and software capabilities, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Competent in AutoCAD, with a working knowledge of Revit.
  • Knowledge of BIM processes and standards such as ISO 19650.
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Willingness to actively contribute to workshops.
  • Experience working across multiple disciplines (not essential)
  • Familiarity with Tekla Structures software (not essential)
  • Knowledge of reinforced concrete detailing (not essential)
  • Understanding of BIM principles and prior involvement in BIM-based projects.

What we offer:

  • Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
  • Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance, and income protection.
  • Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
  • Generous company pension scheme.
  • Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
  • Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
  • 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
  • A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
  • Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
  • Support with your progression towards industry accreditation such as EngTech with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
  • A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.

A place for everyone:

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Contact [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Posted 2025-11-30

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