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 Assistant Structures / Bridges Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team. With shared office space in Cardiff, Bristol and Exeter, we welcome applications from Assistant Engineers across these regions
The role will primarily involve working on the South West Scheme Delivery Framework for National Highways, with opportunities to work on complex schemes across the UK. As a team, we co-locate with our client at offices in Exeter and Bristol, attending the office three days a week with the remaining days worked remotely.
The work spans from feasibility and optioneering all the way through to design and construction. We work across the National Highways network in the South West, which includes large and unique viaducts, culverts, under and overbridges of varying forms, ages, and complexities. We could be designing a strengthening scheme, completing maintenance refurbishments, or executing safety improvements. The variety of scopes and structures on the network means that no two projects are the same.
This opportunity would suit a developing Engineer working towards Chartership, with an understanding of the DMRB and Eurocodes with respect to highway bridge design, strengthening, refurbishment, and assessment. You would be part of a team of around 25 engineers locally of varying levels, supported by 350+ Structures Engineers across the UK with a variety of specialisms. Our focus is on developing and growing organically. As an Assistane Engineer, you will contribute significantly to this process and gain valuable exposure for your career development
The role
Our Structures Engineers play an important part within the Highways and Designated Funds Design team and alongside our client, National Highways. As an Assistant Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of highway structures schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers. Responsibilities include:
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To work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.
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Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme
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Working within a locally based technical team and taking responsibility for the delivery of your activities within a scheme project and team portfolio.
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Contributing to the preparation of bids and general work-winning functions.
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Support effective health and safety practices within the team
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Experience with sustainability practices in engineering.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What you will bring to us:
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Successful completion of a Degree Apprenticeship programme or an employer led early careers development programme, with a degree of progress through a programme of initial professional development leading towards Incorporated or Chartered status.
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Custom input e.g. Knowledge of strucutres design processes and procedures relevant to the civil engineering discipline
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Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working without significant supervision and moving towards overseeing more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks
- Experienced in following procedures associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
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Has knowledge and understanding of technical and specification processes and is starting to take ownership for the production of deliverables with appropriate supervision
- Good competence with relevant software and similar analytical tools
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Has a basic understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of the different interfaces on projects
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Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject
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.
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. 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.
Wellbeing –
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:
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Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
- Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
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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 [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
