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Senior civil engineer

Cardiff
Permanent
Amey
Civil engineer
€50,000 a year
Posted: 26 January
Offer description

Senior Civil Engineer – Requisition ID: 9809

Amey is 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.


The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team. This is a hybrid position with shared office space in Cardiff, and we welcome applications from Senior Engineers across Wales.

The Cardiff Highways team has a robust pipeline of high‑profile and diverse project work on the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services Framework (SEWTAPS), South West and Mid Wales Regional Civil Engineering Services Framework (SWMWRCES), South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) and North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, offering roles from Project Manager to Design Manager with exposure to local clients within Wales.


The role


Responsibilities

* Lead on the delivery of scheme design and provide support to the Design Team Leader on a variety of highways drainage schemes, while:
o Surveys/Inspections
o Feasibility and other technical reports
o Planning, programming and cost estimation
o Design production
o Production of design schedules
o Reviewing and amending design drawings
o Production of Specifications
o Supporting development of Graduate Engineers and Technicians
* Work to programme to deliver specified designs on time
* Drive effective health and safety practices within the team
* Liaise with the Client and our Community partners to ensure solutions are suitable for buildability and maintainability
* Prepare technical reports (e.g. Feasibility/Options Reports, Assessment Reports and other technical reports)


What You Will Bring To Us

* Developed experience and expertise within the Highways/Civil engineering field, probably gained in an Assistant 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.
* Demonstrable commitment to the plan of actions and key dates leading to successful completion of either 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.
* IEng or CEng status is desirable, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.


What We Can Offer You

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


Career Development

Our 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.


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, and a network of offices across the UK to discuss working options that suit you.


Wellbeing

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.


EDI

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.


Other perks

* Pension – Generous pension scheme which we will contribute to.
* Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work 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.


Your Career at Amey Consulting

We value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. 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. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared ambition.


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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