Chartered Lead Senior Structures Engineer - Highway/Bridges

JR United Kingdom; South Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Chartered Lead Senior Structures Engineer - Highway/Bridges, Scotland

Client:

BuildMyTalent

Location:

Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Description:

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Senior Civil Engineer to join our Amey Consulting Structures team in Scotland. We have design hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen together with additional office space in Dumfries, Ayr, Dundee, Nairn, and Huntly. Our Amey Consulting Structures Team is involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across Scotland with cumulative values in excess of £1bn.

The role

Our Lead Senior Engineers play an important part within the Design team and alongside our client, Transport Scotland. As a Lead Senior Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of Civil schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost, and programme.
• Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries, etc.
• Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work-winning function.
• Driving effective health and safety practices within the team.

What you will bring to us:

• Developed experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent.
• Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
• Experienced in undertaking project-related tasks associated with the management of health, safety, and welfare.
• Capable of acting as day-to-day main engineering contact for a project where required under the terms of the commission.
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience of design and specification process with ability to advise others.
• Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Very good understanding of CDM and risk assessment.
• Capable of acting as Principal Designer for appropriate projects.
• Supervisory and people manager skills.
• Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned is desirable.

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits, and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs.

Work-life Balance:

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time, and flexible work patterns.

EDI:

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks.

Social Value:

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension: Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Choices: Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you.
• Save with Amey: Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts.

Your Career at Amey Consulting:

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.