Title:  Senior Technical Director

Senior Technical Director

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 Senior Technical Director 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

The role 

• To act as a technical specialist and subject matter expert, providing direction, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
• Leading and directing 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
• Promoting a technical excellence agenda amongst clients, competitors and suppliers
• 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 up to director level, including presenting proposals
• Directing the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and taking responsibility for delivery of workload
• Identifying opportunities for technical initiatives and sponsoring their development
• Leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, including the role of bid director
• 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 Size and Scope
• They will take responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables

What you will bring to us: 

• Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned
• Fellowship of the professional institution to which the individual is aligned
• Applies deep expertise of engineering theory and principles to rarely seen situations which require the creation of an outcome from first principles
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with ability to manage others. Demonstrates a full understanding of the project scope and acts as Design Team Lead for both minor and major projects
• Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools. Good ability to check work produced by others and able to validate and approve the use of new tools
• Excellent knowledge of suppliers and the services they provide, maintained through regular contact
• Exceptional oral communicator, able to present arguments and ideas very well to peers, more senior colleagues and clients. Track record of delivering internal training workshops and presentations to clients
• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Highly experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. Is capable of acting as Principal Designer for all projects
• Demonstrates a very good ability to resolve possible interface clashes and manages interfaces within their own discipline
• Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of directing the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager role when required by the business
• Subject matter expert within the relevant technical field, probably gained in an Engineering Technical Director role or equivalent

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. 

Career Development –  

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. 

Wellbeing –  

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  

• 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.  

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. Well 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.