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 Highways Structures Inspector to join our Consulting Highways team. The role is a mix of working from home, office based and on-site visits in Staffordshire and we welcome applicants from across the region.
Amey have been working with Staffordshire County Council (SCC) since 2014 to manage and maintain the county's highways infrastructure. We take pride in delivering exceptional infrastructure services across 6,000km of Staffordshire, ensuring roads, cycle routes, bridges, tunnels, lighting, drainage, traffic signals, trees, and land are well-maintained and improved to enhance the lives of local residents and communities.
The role
We seek a motivated Highway Structures Inspector with demonstrable experience of DMRB inspection and other standards, experience in structures management and maintenance, accompanied with a practical and progressive attitude to safety. You will be a member of the 14 strong structures team; delivering maintenance and improvement schemes to ensure all structures remain in use and fit for purpose.
1. Undertake structural inspection as part of the asset management function to record condition, manage risk and identify maintenance requirements to support forward delivery programmes.
2. Undertake General, Principal and Special Inspections in accordance with CS450 Inspection of Highway Structures and other appropriate documents in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
3. Respond to customer enquiries and reports of structural damage.
4. Support the Structures Manager and other team members to ensure compliance with relevant technical and safety standards.
5. Produce Safe Systems of Work in line with the Amey Zero Safety Code.
6. Use specialist equipment to gain access over watercourses, highway and railway environments, plus the use of innovative technology to drive improvements in quality and efficiency.
What you will bring to us:
1. Have a HND, or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
2. Have demonstrable experience in the inspection of highway or rail structures, to identify defects and their potential cause.
3. Have knowledge of structural repair techniques, investigations and testing requirements.
4. Have achieved or working towards Inspector Level of NHSS31 Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS).
5. Can demonstrate sound engineering judgement in assessing structural defects.
6. Can manage programmes of work to ensure contract targets are achieved.
7. Independently write/check high quality technical reports for client submission.
8. Can technically support and mentor junior staff.
9. You are experienced in writing and operating Safe Systems of Work and undertaking Point of Work Risk Assessments.
10. You have a full UK driving licence.
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.
EDI
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. We’ll 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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