Bridge Engineer

Amey; City of Edinburgh; Hybride; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous pension scheme

Health cash plan

Wellbeing programmes

Résumé du poste

A leading infrastructure consultancy is seeking Bridge Engineers to oversee projects from inception to completion. Candidates should have a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and experience in structural engineering roles. The position offers a hybrid work environment, professional development support, and various benefits including flexible work patterns and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Developed experience within structural engineering, likely in an Assistant Engineer role.
• Chartered status or working towards it with a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and/or Eurocodes.

Responsabilités

• Implement project requirements to meet client specifications.
• Undertake technical work within your ability and competence.
• Prepare and check design approaches and documents.

Connaissances

Experience in structural engineering

Teamwork and collaboration

Health and safety commitment

Proactive approach

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Outils

FE analysis software (Lusas, Atena, Midas)

Description du poste

Overview

We're Hiring: Bridge Engineers in Manchester / Newcastle / Sheffield. Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you'll deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by safety, insight and collaboration values.

The Opportunity

We have a permanent opportunity for Structural Engineers / Bridge Engineers to join our Amey Consulting team. Amey delivers local, national and international infrastructure projects for clients including Transport Scotland, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities and Contractors. We have secured multiple long-term contracts and continue to grow into new regions and markets.

Recent / ongoing projects include:

• £1.2bn Scotland North East and South West Trunk Road Network Management Contracts
• £240m Avonmouth and Severn Bridges SBIM contract
• Midlands Highway Alliance Plus consultancy framework
• £10bn The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
• £20M Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
• £120m Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside
• £80m Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland

The role

As a Bridge Engineer, you will play an important part in every stage of a project from inception to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Implement project requirements to fully meet client specifications with relevant standards.
• Undertake technical work within your ability and competence.
• Prepare and check design approaches, calculations, drawings and documents.
• Carry out site visits and surveys, inspections and supervise sub-contractors.
• Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspections, assessments, and technical reports ensuring compliance with Amey procedures.
• Work with minimal supervision and check the work of others.
• Assist with supervision, mentoring and development of team members from Graduate Engineers and Technicians through to Assistant Engineers.
• Assist with contract preparation together with project planning and programming.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly CDM regulations.
• Work in a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of scheme deliverables that meet quality, cost and programme criteria.
• Oversee the actions of more junior staff and take responsibility for their work.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
• Manage a small, locally based single-discipline technical team and deliver their workload.
• Contribute to bids and general working-winning activities.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What you will bring to us

• Developed experience and expertise within structural engineering, likely in an Assistant Engineer role or equivalent
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent learning
• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Chartered status (or working towards it) with ICE, IStructE or CIHT or other appropriate professional body
• Experience in the assessment, design and/or management of bridges
• Excellent understanding of structural behaviour and analysis
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and / or Eurocodes
• Enjoys working in a team environment; collaborative approach
• Proactive approach and commitment to health, safety and welfare
• Experience with highway structures and major bridges
• Experience in FE analysis using Lusas, Atena or Midas software

What we can offer you

We recognise that our biggest asset is our people. We offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through life's ups and downs. We are recognised by Investors in People as a top employer. Our progression framework identifies your career pathway with mentoring and support to help you reach milestones. We support professional development and offer a recognition bonus for achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life balance

We offer hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. With a network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that suit you. Health cash plan, 24/7 GP access, wellbeing programmes and dental vouchers.

EDI

We celebrate diversity and inclusion and provide affinity group networks for support and connection, including 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 opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. Other benefits include:

• Pension – Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
• Choices – Flexible benefits including buying additional annual leave, cycle-to-work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey – Online voucher portal with discounts

Your Career at Amey Consulting

We value collective expertise and your individuality. You'll be supported, recognised for hard work, and encouraged to achieve both personal and shared goals.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We 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.

Note: This description reflects current opportunities and does not imply a job offer.