Assistant Civil Engineer

Amey; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Family friendly policies

Affinity Networks participation

Job summary

Amey is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer in Gloucester to join our civil engineering team. The role focuses on delivering technically sound highway projects and supporting design development from concept through to delivery.

You will work with experienced engineers, develop your design and inspection skills, and contribute to safe project execution within our Integrated Management System framework. Gloucester-based position with ample development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Understanding of highways design processes and procedures.
• Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with health, safety and welfare procedures incl. CDM Regulations.
• Knowledge of technical and specification processes and ability to take ownership of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.
• Support the management and technical delivery of projects from start to finish, including design development, inspections, feasibility and technical reports.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation to meet quality, cost and programme criteria.
• Support effective health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Highways design

Design development

Health & safety

CDM knowledge

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Title: Assistant Civil Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Responsibilities

• To work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions
• Supporting the management and technical delivery of projects from start to finish, including:
  • Design development
  • Principal Inspections / Special Inspections
  • Feasibility and other technical reports
• 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
• Support effective health and safety practices within the team

Qualifications

• Developed experience and expertise within Civil Engineering field, probably gained in a Graduate Engineer role or equivalent
• Knowledge of highways design processes and procedures
• Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working without significant supervision and moving towards overseeing more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks
• Experienced in following procedures associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Has knowledge and understanding of technical and specification processes and is starting to take ownership for the production of deliverables with appropriate supervision
• Good competence with relevant software and similar analytical tools
• Has a basic understanding of CDM and risk assessment; experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the different interfaces on projects
• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject

Benefits

• 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
• Family friendly policies for new parents or for those providing care for a dependant
• Membership of Affinity Networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

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 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 to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.