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Location: Manchester/Newcastle/Sheffield/Remote
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 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.
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Bridge Engineer to join our Amey Consulting team in Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, with shared office space, attending when necessary, and remaining days working remotely. We welcome applications from Lead Engineers across this region.
Our Structures Team at Amey Consulting is involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland, with values exceeding £1bn.
Amey manages the Southwest and Northeast Trunk Road Network Management contracts, awarded in 2020 and 2022 respectively, with durations extendable up to 12 years. We also have a diverse portfolio of major roads, bridges, and transportation projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities, and contractors nationwide.
These long-term contracts offer excellent opportunities for technical, engineering, and professional development at all career stages, working on some of Scotland’s most exciting engineering projects.
The Role
Our Lead Bridge Engineers are integral to the Design team and work closely with Transport Scotland. As a Lead Senior Engineer, you will support your Design Team Leader on various civil schemes, lead projects, and mentor junior designers.
Responsibilities include:
* Leading a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions that meet all standards and client requirements.
* Preparing and reviewing designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness.
* Overseeing junior staff and ensuring their work meets standards.
* Managing project budgets and controlling costs.
* Liaising with clients and suppliers, attending meetings, and responding to queries.
* Contributing to bid preparation and work-winning activities.
* Promoting health and safety within the team.
What You Will Bring
* Experience and expertise in civil engineering, likely at a Senior Engineer level or equivalent.
* Ability to produce compliant, high-quality engineering solutions independently and supervise others.
* Experience with health, safety, and welfare management, including relevant regulations and systems.
* Capability to act as the main engineering contact, e.g., CRE for Network Rail schemes.
* Knowledge of design and specification processes, with the ability to check designs to high standards.
* Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools.
* Understanding of CDM and risk management, with experience in hazard and risk communication.
* Ability to act as Principal Designer on appropriate projects.
* People management skills, capable of managing a medium-sized technical team.
* Incorporated or Chartered status or equivalent is desirable and may be essential for certain contracts.
What We Offer
At Amey, our biggest asset is our people. We offer flexibility, career development, benefits, and support to help you succeed. Our progression framework and mentoring support your career growth, and we reward professional qualifications with bonuses.
We prioritize work-life balance with hybrid, part-time, and flexible working options across our UK offices. Benefits include health plans, wellbeing programs, community involvement days, pension schemes, flexible benefits, and discounts on shopping and leisure.
Your Career at Amey Consulting
We value individual expertise and encourage authenticity. You’ll be supported, recognized, and empowered to achieve your ambitions within a collaborative environment.
Application Guidance
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and offer interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact our recruitment team at [emailprotected] for support or adjustments during the process.
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