Welcome to the website of The Rochester Bridge Trust.

Since Roman times a bridge has crossed the River Medway at Rochester, and since medieval times the Wardens and Assistants of Rochester Bridge have maintained this strategic river crossing.

The Trust is looking for someone qualified to EngTech MICE, TIStructE or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in civil engineering plus relevant experience to join its in-house Bridge Team. For more information please visit the Match Tech website.

Job vacancy – Communications Manager

The Trust currently has a vacancy for a full-time, permanent, manager to act as an “in-house journalist” and manage its social media accounts. For more information please visit the Hiring People website.

Welcome

Today the Trust owns and maintains the two A2 bridges and the service bridge at Rochester, crossings as important for today’s traffic and modern life as at any time in our history.

Our Education Website

The Trust is committed to Supporting Engineering Education and encouraging young people to learn more about civil engineering and bridge building. Visit our educational website for more information.

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Bridges

The Rochester Bridge Trust has built and maintained numerous Medway crossings since medieval times. In the late fourteenth century the old Roman bridge was destroyed by winter storms.

New opportunities at the Rochester Bridge Trust

June 12, 2025

Would you like to work at a forward-thinking organisation with a history stretching back more than six centuries? The Rochester Bridge Trust is expanding its team and has two exciting ...

£169,500 Grant Brings New Life to Historic Church Windows

June 9, 2025

The historic stained-glass windows of a much-loved town centre church are set to shine once more, thanks to a grant from a medieval charity. The stained-glass windows in St John ...

In memory of Derek Butler

June 5, 2025

It was with great sadness that the Rochester Bridge Trust learned of the death of Senior Warden, Derek Butler. Derek served as a highly respected member of the Court of ...