Assistant Structural Engineer

Amey; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Health cash plan and wellness programs

Community involvement days

Recognition bonuses for professional qualifications

Job summary

At Amey, we are seeking an Assistant Structural Engineer to join our Belfast team. This permanent position involves supporting projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality technical solutions. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and a solid understanding of structural engineering processes. We offer flexible work patterns, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment for professional growth in the engineering industry.

Qualifications

• Developed experience and expertise within Structural / Civil Engineering field.
• Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions.
• Good competence with relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Basic understanding of CDM and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.
• Supporting the management and technical delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Conduct structural assessments and inspections.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation.
• Support effective health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Structural / Civil Engineering

Knowledge of structural design processes

Technical sound engineering solutions

Health, safety and welfare management

Competence with relevant software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate subject

Job description

Amey Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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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 Assistant Structural Engineer / Assistant Bridge Engineer to join our Consulting Structures Team in Belfast. With shared office space in our Belfast office and the ability to work remotely we invite applications from across the Northern Ireland.

Our 150 strong Belfast Design Hub delivers a range of local, national and international projects for clients including Department for Infrastructure – TRAM (Roads) & WDD (Rivers), Translink, National Highways, Transport Scotland and Network Rail. Our multidisciplinary team encapsulates Highway Engineering, Bridge/Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, River & Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Traffic Engineering/Transport Planning, as well as being the BIM Centre of Excellence for Amey. This unique ecosystem offers our clients a one-stop shop and offers our staff the opportunity to grow and develop in a knowledge-rich environment, with specialists who are eager to assist and mentor their development.

Recent key projects include:

• £1bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (A66 NTP) project
• £65m Multi - Award Winning Liverpool City Centre Connectivity 1
• £6m Lichfield Southern Bypass Railway Bridge
• DBFO2 Northern Ireland (M1, A4 and A1) – £278m Lifecycle management of 125km of motorway and trunk road network & 140 bridge structures
• £50m Churchill Flyover PTSI and Deconstruction
• £20M Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
• Translink Maintenance Consultancy Services Single Supplier

The role

As an Assistant Engineer you will play an important part in every stage of a project from inception to completion. Responsibilities include

• To work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions
• Supporting the management and technical delivery of projects from start to finish, including:
• Structural assessments
• 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

What you will bring to us:

• Developed experience and expertise within Structural / Civil Engineering field, probably gained in an Graduate Engineer role or equivalent
• Knowledge of structural 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

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.

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.

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
• 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 [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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• Industries

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