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 strong values based on safety, insight and collaboration.
Opportunity
Permanent Lead Bridge Engineer – Amey Consulting team. We welcome applications from Lead Engineers across Scotland.
Role
You will be an integral part of the Design team, working closely with Transport Scotland. As a Lead Engineer you will provide technical support to the Design Team Leader, lead projects, and mentor junior designers.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team to deliver technically sound engineering solutions in compliance 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 meet quality, cost and programme criteria.
* Oversee the work of junior staff and take responsibility for their actions.
* Control budgets and manage costs associated with the production of deliverables, ensuring commercial success of projects within the portfolio.
* Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
* Contribute significantly to the preparation of bids and support the general work‑winning function.
* Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
Qualifications
* Developed experience and expertise in bridge engineering, typically gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent.
* Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions and supervise junior staff.
* Knowledge of health, safety and welfare management, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
* Capacity to act as the day‑to‑day main engineering contact for a project; e.g. Contractor’s Responsible Engineer for Network Rail schemes.
* Experience of design and specification processes with an ability to advise others and check designs to a high standard.
* Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools; able to review others’ work.
* Strong understanding of CDM, risk assessment and hazard management.
* Capability to act as Principal Designer where required.
* People‑management skills – capable of supervising a medium‑sized, locally based technical team.
* Professional status – Chartered or equivalent qualification is desirable and may be required on certain contracts.
What we can offer
At Amey we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. We offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support to help you through all life’s ups and downs.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Flexible benefits scheme – extra annual leave, cycle‑to‑work, charity giving and gym membership.
* Save with Amey – online voucher portal with discounts.
* Health cash plan, GP cover, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday.
* Community involvement days and support for charitable fundraising.
Work‑life balance
We empower our people to make choices that suit them – hybrid, part‑time and other flexible patterns are available, with a network of offices across the UK.
EDI & Social Value
We celebrate diverse communities through affinity groups – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, etc. You will also have opportunities to volunteer and support fundraising initiatives.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
For access needs or reasonable adjustments, please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk.
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