Company: ameygroupi
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 Structures Engineer to join our Amey Consulting team in Scotland. We have design hubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen together with additional office space in Dumfries, Ayr, Dundee, Nairn and Huntly.
As a Lead Senior Structures Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of Structures schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include:
* To lead a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
* Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, from preparing the quotation all the way to handover.
* 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.
* Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload.
* Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a Delegated Engineer.
* Drive effective Health and Safety practices within the team.
What you will bring to us:
* Developed experience and expertise within Structures field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent.
* An ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and Client’s requirements.
* Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard.
* Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools (e.g LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
* Demonstrates good commercial awareness.
* Has a 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.
* Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management, and ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines.
* 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 is desirable and may be essential on particular contracts.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.
At Amey, we recognize 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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