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Amey are 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
Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Senior Technology Engineer to join our Consulting Energy, Lighting & Technology Practice based in our Birmingham office. With shared office space in Manchester and Bristol, we welcome applications from across these regions
Amey Consulting are a design partner to National Highways in the delivery of the largest and most comprehensive renewals programme they have ever launched. Through the Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) we are supporting National Highways in the design and delivery of its significant investment in operational roadside technology renewals over the remainder of the current RIS2 and future RIS3 periods. We are also providers on National Highways frameworks, including SPaTS2, OTCF and ITCF with growing consulting opportunities in the technology arena.
The role
Our Lead Senior Technology Engineers play an important part wi thin the Energy, Lighting & Technology Practice and alongside our client, National Highways. As a Lead Senior Technology Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to your Technology Discipline Lead/Principal Technology Engineer on a variety of operational roadside technology schemes, taking the lead on project delivery and managing and help grow/develop the Midlands technology design team with engineers at various levels. Responsibilities include:
* To lead a team to product technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
* The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
* Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions
* Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables
* Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
* Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function
* Drive effective health and safety practices within the team
What you will bring to us:
* Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks
* Ability to identify and apply engineering solutions to existing roadside technology operational challenges requiring logical and maintainable resolutions
* Experienced in undertaking 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 day-to-day main engineering contact for a project, both with clients and other disciplines
* Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with ability to advise others (Design Team Leader for appropriate projects). Can check designs to a high standard
* Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools. Good ability to check work produced by others
* Has a very good understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.
* Capable of acting as Principal Designer for appropriate projects
* Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing a medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role
Qualifications & Experience
* Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned is desirable and may be essential on particular contracts
* Developed experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent
What we can offer you:
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.
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. 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. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.
Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers
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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.
Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:
* Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
* 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
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. Well 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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