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 – Finance Manager

Salary: £50,000 per annum pro rata. Please note that this post is part-time (22 hours per week).

Hours: 22 hours per week, Monday-Thursday

Job Location: Rochester

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a part-time role, 4 days per week?

The Rochester Bridge Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to join their Finance Team. This is a part time role for 22 hours worked across 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday. Offices are closed on Fridays.

This role will support the Head of Finance in delivering sound financial management of the Trust by preparing the budgets and management accounts, processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring good cost management and financial control.

You can find more information and apply for this post on 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.

Major funding opportunity to enable schools to inspire next generation of engineers

March 9, 2026

Rochester Bridge Trust is calling on secondary schools across Kent and Medway to apply to be part of the pilot of a major new educational programme aimed at educating the ...

State-of-the-art STEM Hub opens at King’s School Rochester with support from Rochester Bridge Trust grant

March 5, 2026

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When to look out for colourful lighting on Rochester Bridge in 2026

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Rochester Bridge Trust’s colourful and popular Enhancement Lighting Programme is back for 2026, illuminating the charity’s distinctive Old Bridge for a variety of events. The Old Bridge will be illuminated ...