Title:  Structural Engineers - Scotland

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 fantastic opportunities for Structural Engineers of all levels(Assistant Structural Engineers, Structural Engineers, Senior Structural Engineers, Lead Senior Structural Engineers and Principal Engineers) to work with our Bridges teams to deliver the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across Scotland with cumulative values in excess of £1bn. With shared office spaces in Motherwell, Polmadie, Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen and Newcastle coming soon, we offer hybrid working, attending the office when necessary, and remaining days working remotely. We welcome applications from Engineers across this region.

Amey is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Southwest and Northeast Trunk Road Network Management Contracts (NMC) on behalf of Transport Scotland.  The Southwest contract being awarded in 2020 and the Northeast awarded in 2022 and are 8-year contracts, extendable up to 12 years. 
In addition to the NMC contracts, we also have a diverse portfolio of major bridges, transportation and civil engineering design projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities, national Highways and several established contractors across the country.

Working with Amey, we provide excellent opportunities for you to be involved in some of the most exciting and challenging structural engineering projects associated with Scotland’s arterial road network, and wider a field, which will enable you to further develop your technical, engineering, and professional career.

Current / ongoing project highlights include: 

£1.2bn associated with the North East and South West Trunk Road Management contracts. This includes management responsibility for over 5000 structures including work on the following strategic crossings:

• Friarton Bridge, assessment and strengthening design of the Xspan twin steel box composite deck near Perth
• The complex design and construction of load mitigation measures at the Woodside Viaducts in Glasgow
• Structural Investigation, assessment and long term management strategy of the Kingston Bridge Complex in Glasgow
• Design and assessment of various structural works on the Erskine Bridge, Dumbartonshire

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

• Severn Suspension Bridge - £500M Main Cable Augmentation Feasibility Study
• Severn Suspension Bridge – Main Cable Assessment,  Management and Mitigation
• Severn Suspension Bridge – Hanger Replacement Study
• Avonmouth Bridge – 174m main span box girder bridge – assessment and investigation
• Prince of Wales Bridge – Gantry Assessment

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

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.

What we can offer you: 

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. 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.