Lead Senior Bridge Engineer in Edinburgh / Glasgow / Perth
Amey is looking for a motivated and experienced Lead Senior Bridge Engineer to work on a range of exciting consulting projects in Scotland and further afield. We have design hubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen together with additional office space in Dumfries, Ayr, Dundee, Nairn and Huntly.
Amey deliver 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.
Recent / ongoing projects include:
* £1.2bn Scotland North East and South West Trunk Road Network Management Contracts
* £240m Avonmouth and Severn Bridges SBIM contract
* £30m ADEPT Live Labs 2 Decarbonisation programme
* £300m M8M73M74 Motorway Improvements
* Midlands Highway Alliance Plus consultancy framework
* £1bn A66 Northern Transpennine
* £10bn The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
* £20M Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
* £120m Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside
* Carmyle-Westburn Viaduct
* £80m Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland
* £10m Forth Road Bridge Truss End Links Replacement
Key responsibilities:
* To lead a team, producing 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
* 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
* Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working
* Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business
Qualifications and required skills
* Bachelors / Masters degree or PhD in Civil / Structural Engineering
* Chartered status (or working towards it) with ICE, IStructE or other appropriate professional body
* Demonstrable experience in the assessment, design and / or management of bridges
* Excellent understanding of structural behaviour and analysis
* Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and / or Eurocodes
* Enjoys working in a team environment; sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues.
* Proactive approach and commitment to health, safety and welfare.
Desirable
* Experience with highway structures and major bridges
* Experience in FE analysis using Lusas, Atena or Midas software
What makes this role unique
Our Scotland teams impact the journeys of millions across the UK. We are passionate about projects that we design and take pride in seeing our towns and cities thrive by improving connectivity, journey times and quality of life.
What we offer you
* When you join us, we can 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 and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
* Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
* 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. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
* 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
* Professional Subscription-Fee funded by Amey annually
* Professional qualification bonus
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.