Title:  Principal Engineer

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 Principal Engineer to join our Amey Consulting Structures team in Scotland. We have design hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen together with additional office space in Dumfries, Ayr, Dundee, Nairn and Huntly.

Our Amey Consulting Structures Team are involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across Scotland with cumulative values in excess of £1bn.

Amey manages both the Southwest and Northeast Trunk Road Network Management contracts, with the Southwest being awarded in 2020 and the Northeast in 2022. These are 8-year contracts, extendable up to 12 years. In addition to these long-term contracts, we also have a diverse portfolio of major roads, bridges and transportation and civil design projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities, and established contractors across the country.

These long-term contracts provide excellent opportunities for technical, engineering, and professional design staff at all stages of their careers to be involved in some of the most exciting and challenging engineering projects associated with Scotland’s arterial road network

Recent / ongoing projects include:

£1.2bn associated with the North East and South West Trunk Road Management Contracts. This includes management responsibility for over 5000 structures including delivery of the following:

• Assessment of the 831m long 9 no. span twin steel box girders with Lightweight Concrete composite deck of M90 Friarton Bridge and reinforced concrete piers, near Perth
• M90 Friarton Bridge deck edge parapet beam replacement and parapet upgrades
• Design and refurbishment of Strathmartine and Glamis Footbridges and approach ramps on the A90 in Dundee.
• The complex design and construction of temporary propping works for load mitigation measures at the 23 no. span M8 Woodside Viaducts in Glasgow
• Structural Investigation including Muon Tomography Trials, assessment and long term management strategy of the Kingston Bridge Complex on the M8 in Glasgow
• Assessment of the 1,300-metre-long cable-stayed orthotropic steel box girder Erskine Bridge on the A898, Dumbartonshire
• Development of full resurfacing package for the 1300m Erskine Bridge
• Design and maintenance of a cable re-tensioning scheme at Erskine Bridge together with development and management of external painting contracts.     
• Design and development of access systems to enable further cable and tower inspections at Erskine Bridge
• A90 Finavon Bridge, design of secant piled wall and scour protection to the riverbed and structure
• Assessment and bearing replacement design of the 120m long steel box girder of Fochabers Bridge on the A96
• Assessment of the 120m long 3-span continuous steel box girder of Earn Bridge on the M90

The long term management of Severn, Avonmouth and Prince of Wales crossings with National Highways.  Delivering projects such as those listed below:
 

• M48 Severn Suspension Bridge - £500M Main Cable Augmentation Feasibility Study
• M48 Severn Suspension Bridge – Main Cable Assessment,      Management and Mitigation works
• M48 Severn Suspension Bridge – Hanger Replacement Study
• Assessment and investigation of the 174m main span box girder at M5 Avonmouth Bridge
• M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Assessment of the main Gantry and design of replacement

We also undertake a range of works with Local Authorities over the UK including:
 

• £3M Banff Bridge scour protection design
• £20M Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
• £120m Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside
• £80m Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland

The role

As a Principal Structures Engineer you will be a technical team leader, providing effective support and assistance to your Design Team, and support the Structures Practice in delivering their portfolio of schemes for Clients. Responsibilities include:

• Technical Leadership: Provide advice, guidance, and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients, and suppliers.
• Design Management: Lead the preparation and review of designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Commercial Oversight: Manage project budgets and costs to ensure commercial success.
• Client and Supplier Liaison: Engage with client and supplier representatives, including presenting proposals.
• Bid Preparation: Lead and contribute to bid preparation, including technical and commercial offers, with accountability to the bid director.
• People Management: Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
• Sustainable Solutions Development: Assist in developing practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures at all project stages.
• Structural Analysis: Undertake and review structural analysis, design, and assessment calculations.
• Technical Document Management: Manage the production of carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings, reports, and other technical documents.
• Multi-disciplinary Representation: Represent the structures practice in multi-disciplinary projects and meetings with clients and stakeholders.

What you will bring to us:

• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (ICE/IStructE).
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDM and risk assessment, experienced in managing and communicating project hazards and risks, and capable of acting as Principal Designer.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and Eurocodes.
• Apply engineering theory to complex situations, adapting concepts for optimal outcomes.
• Expertise in design and specification processes, with the ability to manage and lead project teams.
• Excellent oral communication skills, able to present ideas effectively to peers, senior colleagues, clients, and deliver training workshops.
• Ability to resolve interface clashes and manage discipline-specific interfaces.
• Strong supervisory and people management skills, capable of managing technical teams across various locations and projects.
• Extensive experience with highway structures and / or major bridges, with a solid understanding of structural behaviour and analysis.
• Proficiency in software such as Lusas or Midas is mandatory.

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:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - holiday structure
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• 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 peopleservices@amey.co.uk 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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