Careers
Build Your Career, on Britain’s Most Critical Structures
We protect, maintain, and extend the life of some of the UK’s most important infrastructure. From long-span suspension bridges to complex moving structures, our work is technical, challenging, and essential. Behind every project is a team of skilled professionals committed to safety, precision, and engineering excellence. If you’re looking for a career where your expertise makes a real, lasting impact, you’ll find it here.
AN AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE
Whether you’re starting your career or you’re an experienced professional, Spencer Bridge Engineering offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most complex engineering and infrastructure projects. We invest in our people through training, mentoring, clear career progression and a culture that supports wellbeing and flexible working.
With offices and project sites across the UK, there’s never been a better time to join our family of businesses and our commitment to our people has been recognised with Best Place to Work awards from New Civil Engineer and Construction News.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Our teams deliver specialist engineering solutions on some of the UK’s most iconic and technically demanding bridge structures.
Our people are recognised experts in long-span bridges, moving structures, and complex refurbishment projects.
You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and access systems.
We invest in our people. Supporting progression, training, and development across all levels of the business. We take pride in being a business where people stay, grow and build long-term careers.
A Culture Built on Trust and Care
Our values guide how we work together every day:
We support continuous professional development through:
- Award-winning apprenticeship partnership with Ron Dearing UTC
- Industry-recognised training
- ICE Approved Employer
- On-the-job learning in complex environments
- Mentorship from experienced specialists
- Opportunities to work across disciplines
Holgate Bridge – Historic Bridge Award 2008
York Millenium Bridge Project (Commended) 2000
NCE Bridges Awards, Project of the Year 2026
New Civil Engineer Bridges Awards, Historic Bridge Project 2025
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards, Heritage & Infrastructure Award 2025
Bridges Award, New Life 2025
Galvanisers Association, Galvanising in Engineering Award 2024
New Civil Engineer Bridges Awards, Historic Bridge Project 2024
NBCA, Restoration Project ‘Gold Winner’ 2023
NBCA, Community Engagement ‘Silver Winner’ 2023
CIHT, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Award 2021
Bridges Awards, Bridge Management 2021
ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards, Smeaton Award 2020
ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards, Smeaton Award 2015
Scottish Transport Awards, Excellence in Technology and Innovation 2008
Holgate Bridge – Historic Bridge Award 2008
York Millenium Bridge Project (Commended) 2000
NCE Bridges Awards, Project of the Year 2026
New Civil Engineer Bridges Awards, Historic Bridge Project 2025
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards, Heritage & Infrastructure Award 2025
Bridges Award, New Life 2025
Galvanisers Association, Galvanising in Engineering Award 2024
New Civil Engineer Bridges Awards, Historic Bridge Project 2024
NBCA, Restoration Project ‘Gold Winner’ 2023
NBCA, Community Engagement ‘Silver Winner’ 2023
CIHT, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Award 2021
Bridges Awards, Bridge Management 2021
ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards, Smeaton Award 2020
ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards, Smeaton Award 2015
Scottish Transport Awards, Excellence in Technology and Innovation 2008