Overview
Principal Engineer role at Amey Consulting Scotland, a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Role
Permanent Principal Engineer on the Consulting Highways team. Hybrid position with shared office space in Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Applications accepted from senior engineers across Scotland.
Responsibilities
* Act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, client and suppliers.
* Lead the preparation and checking of designs in accordance with DMRB or other national design codes, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy quality, cost and programme criteria.
* Responsible for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing costs associated with the production of deliverables.
* Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, presenting proposals, attending progress meetings and responding to queries.
* Significantly contribute to and lead the preparation of bids and the general work-winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers.
* Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
Qualifications
* High level experience and expertise within the Highways design and delivery field, probably gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent.
* Able to produce and lead the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
* Experience of managing project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
* Capable of acting as engineering lead for a larger project where required under the terms of the commission.
* Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with the ability to manage others. Demonstrates a full understanding of the project scope and acts as Design Team Lead for both minor and major projects.
* Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools. Good ability to check work produced by others and able to validate and approve the use of new tools.
* Demonstrates an excellent understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Highly experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. Is capable of acting as Principal Designer for all projects.
* Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing or influencing the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager role.
* Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.
Benefits
* Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
* Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Flexible benefits scheme tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
* Health cash plan, 24 GP, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday.
* Community Involvement Days – 2 days per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
* Online voucher portal for discounts from leading retailers.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of 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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