Senior Civil Engineer
Amey is a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working with us, you’ll deliver 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.
Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team. With a shared office space in our Stafford office and the ability to work remotely, we invite applications from across the region.
Amey Consulting provides design and other support services to Staffordshire County Council (SCC) and developers across the whole of the County through our Infrastructure+ contract with SCC. The team manages a large portfolio of work, ranging from detailed design of £1m+ projects to technical checking and site supervision on behalf of our client SCC. This role offers a unique opportunity to follow projects through from inception to construction, developing your career in Highway design and construction in a fast‑paced, collaborative and supportive team.
Role
As a Senior Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of highways schemes while taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team to product technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
* Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
* Oversee the actions of junior staff undertaking similar tasks and take responsibility for their actions.
* Be responsible for the commercial success of the projects within the portfolio, controlling budgets and managing associated costs.
* Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
* Contribute to the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function.
* Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
Qualifications
* Developed experience and expertise within Highways/Civil engineering, usually gained in an Engineer role or equivalent.
* Comprehensive knowledge of design processes and procedures relevant to the civil engineering discipline.
* Ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound highways engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
* Experience in undertaking project‑related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
* Successful completion of the initial professional development leading to either Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence, up to the level defined by your education.
* Demonstrable commitment to the plan of actions and key dates leading to successful completion of the professional review or end‑point assessment, resulting in the award of Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.
* EngTech status is desirable, gained through the professional institution to which you are aligned.
Benefits
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. We offer flexibility, career development and a choice of benefits that help you through all life’s ups and downs.
* Pension – Generous pension scheme which we will contribute to.
* Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Choices – Flexible benefits scheme tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle‑to‑work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
* Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out or nights in.
Career Development
The dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.
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. With a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.
Wellbeing
Health cash plan, 24h GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our affinity group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.
Social Value
You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
Your Career at Amey Consulting
As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We recognise your hard work and look after your well‑being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
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