Highways Civil 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 Highways Engineer to join our Consulting Highways design hub at Stafford. This is a hybrid role, offering you flexibility to work between the office and home.  

Amey have been working with Staffordshire County Council (SCC) since 2014 to manage and maintain the county's highways infrastructure. We take pride in delivering exceptional infrastructure services across 6,000km of Staffordshire, ensuring roads, cycle routes, bridges, tunnels, lighting, drainage, traffic signals, trees, and land are well-maintained and improved to enhance the lives of local residents and communities. 

Amey Consulting provide design and other support services to SCC and developers across the whole of the County through our contract with SCC. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineer to support our Design and Development team. 

The role 

As a Civil Engineer, you will support the Senior Engineer and lead junior Engineers in the design and delivery of multiple highway projects ranging from junction improvements to new roads, active travel schemes and structures.  

The team manage a large portfolio of work, ranging from detailed design of £1m+ projects, S278/S111 including technical checking and active travel schemes in accordance with LTN 1/20. There is also requirements for site supervision on behalf of our Client Staffordshire County Council, managing schemes via the NEC form of contract.

Responsibilities include: 

To work in a team, producing technically sound highways engineering solutions 

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 

Utilising software such as Civils 3D and Micro-drainage 

Preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, Road safety audit briefs, and public correspondence 

Work up traffic regulation order details 

Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions 

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 delivery of their workload 

Contributing to the preparation of bids and general working winning function 

Drive effective health and safety practices within the team 

What you will bring to us: 

Developed experience and expertise within Highways engineering field, probably gained in an Assistant 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 requirements 

Relevant experience in highways design, particuarly DMRB, manual for Streets and knowledge of LTN 1/20. 

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 

Demonstrates good commercial awareness 

Has a good understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and risk assessment. 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  

Successful completion of the initial professional development leading to either Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence and to the level defined by your education 

Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning  

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.