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 Structures Engineer /Bridges Engineer to join our award winning and growing Consulting Structures Team in the North of england- Manchester/Sheffield/York and our new office in Newcastle. We welcome applications from Structural Engineers across all these regions.
Our Amey Consulting Structures Team are involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across UK.
Amey delivers a range of local, national and international infrastructure projects for clients including Transport Scotland, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities and Contractors. We have secured multiple long-term contracts and continue to grow and expand into new regions and markets.
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.
The Role
As a Structures Engineer /Bridges Engineer, you will work closely with Senior Engineers on a variety of structures schemes whilst also supporting and guiding junoir members of the team on technical matters and scheme delivery. Responsibilities include:
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Producing technically sound engineering solutions.
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Taking ownership and supporting the management and technical delivery of projects from start to finish.
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Preparation 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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Supporting and guiding more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
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Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and actively pursuing professional development of yourself.
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Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
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Working within 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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Driving effective Health and Safety practices within the team.
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Experience with sustainability practices in engineering.
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Good project management skills, particularly in managing multi-discipline infrastructure projects.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What You Will Bring to Us:
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Team player who questions the status quo, driven by developing innovative engineering solutions tailored to the project's scope and environment. Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt processes to achieve optimal outcomes
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Developed experience and expertise within the structures field, probably gained in an Assistant Engineer role or equivalent.
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An ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client’s requirements (DMRB, Eurocodes, best practice guidance such as CIRIA, etc.).
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Takes ownership of the preparation of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard.
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Good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools (e.g., LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
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Demonstrates commercial awareness.
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Has a good understanding of CDM and risk assessment applied to both design and construction.
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Experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.
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Demonstrates an understanding of interface management and ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines.
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Evidence in working toward Incorporated or Chartered status with the ICE or IStructE, or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.
What we can offer
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
Some of our benefits include:
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Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
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Competitive salary and compensation
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Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
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24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - holiday structure
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Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
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Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
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Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Application Guidance
Diversity and Inclusion
We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We are 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 support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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