Title: Senior Engineer(Bridges)
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 Engineer(Bridges) 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.
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 Senior 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:
- Leading a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.
- Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, from preparing the quotation all the way to handover.
- Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost, and programme.
- Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.
- Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a Delegated Engineer.
- Liaising with Client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
- Managing a small, locally based, single-discipline technical team and taking responsibility for the delivery of their workload.
- Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work-winning function.
- Drive effective Health and Safety practices within the team.
What you will bring to us:
- Developed experience and expertise within the 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 the 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.
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.
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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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