Civil Engineer

Amey; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Health cash plan

Benefits scheme including gym membership

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a permanent Civil Engineer to join their Consulting Highways team in Stafford. The role involves producing highway designs, preparing technical reports, and overseeing site inspections. Responsibilities include liaising with clients and other engineers, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing local road projects. The position supports career development with flexible work options and numerous benefits including generous holidays and health support.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in highway engineering, particularly local roads.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and supervise less experienced staff.
• Good understanding of Manual for Streets and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce highway drawings packages including details and documents.
• Prepare technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Attend and lead meetings with clients and developers.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.

Skills

Highway engineering

Project management

Technical report writing

Customer-focused approach

Supervision skills

Education

Degree/Masters in relevant discipline

Job description

Amey are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Title: Civil Engineer

Requisition ID: 6434

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Civil Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team. Our shared office space is in Stafford and we offer remote working options. Applications are welcomed from across the region.

Amey Consulting provides design and support services to Staffordshire County Council and developers across the County through our Infrastructure+ contract. The team manages a large portfolio ranging from detailed design of £1m+ projects to technical checking and site supervision. The role offers the chance to follow projects from inception to construction, developing expertise in Highway design and construction in a fast‑paced, collaborative team.

We encourage development toward a professional qualification with a recognised institution and support staff via a comprehensive Chartership bonus.

The Role

Responsibilities

• Produce highway drawings packages including materials, construction details, calculations and documents
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, Road Safety Audit briefs, public correspondence and other written documents
• Work up Traffic Regulation Orders
• Go on site visits, inspections and supervision
• Attend and lead meetings and discussions with developers, the client and other designers
• Provide support and progress updates to the Senior Engineer
• Liaise with other Engineers within the design team to ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards

What You Will Bring to Us

• A Degree/Masters qualification in a relevant discipline
• Relevant experience in highway engineering, particularly local roads and S278 layouts
• The ability to work in a commercial and customer‑focused way that achieves programme, meets performance targets and generates income
• Confidence to work under minimum supervision and competence to check the work of others and supervise less experienced staff
• A good understanding of Manual for Streets, DMRB, other national standards, best practice guidance, local standards etc.
• A good understanding of the CDM regulations and their relevance to highway design
• The ability to support preparation of briefs for fee quotes for delivery of services outside the Staffordshire Hub when required
• Deliver on time, within budget and to the required quality
• Keep up to date with industry best practice and, where appropriate, apply best practice within the team

What We Can Offer You

Our career development, work‑life balance, wellbeing, EDI and social value provisions are designed to support you through all life’s ups and downs.

Career Development

Dedicated progression framework, mentoring, recognition bonus for professional qualifications.

Work‑life Balance

Hybrid, part‑time and flexible patterns; offices across the UK.

Wellbeing

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support programmes, wellbeing ambassadors, wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

EDI

Affinity Group networks: Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability, Parents & Carers.

Social Value

2 Community Involvement Days per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Other Benefits

• Pension – Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Benefits scheme – Buying additional annual leave, Cycle2Work, charity giving, gym membership
• Save with Amey – Online voucher portal for discounts from leading retailers

Your Career at Amey Consulting

We value collective expertise and the unique contribution of each individual. You’ll be challenged and supported, with opportunities to grow and fulfil ambition.

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 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 required at any point during the recruitment process.