Civil Engineer - Rivers

Amey; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Civil Engineer specializing in flood management to enhance infrastructure solutions. You will work within a growing team, engaging with local authorities to deliver projects that improve communities' resilience to flooding and environmental sustainability. The position offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Career development opportunities

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Community involvement days

Health cash plan and wellness support

Qualifications

• Experience in feasibility, design, and management of civil engineering projects.
• Incorporated Engineer status or trajectory towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and technical governance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design of civil engineering projects, including flood schemes.
• Prepare specifications and manage project contracts.
• Conduct feasibility studies and contribute to procurement documents.

Skills

Project Management

Design Solutions

Environmental Sustainability

Technical Governance

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant field

Job description

Title: Civil Engineer - Rivers

Requisition ID: 6206

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

Amey Engineering teams improve the environment and create sustainable flooding solutions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients, providing consultancy design services for Local Authorities, Strategic and Local transport providers and organisations delivering National Infrastructure. We make our towns and cities better places to live by improving connectivity, flood resilience, sustainability and quality of life.

Amey have been confirmed as the lead engineering consultant working with the NI Department for Infrastructure (DFI) on their Water and Departmental Delivery contract for the next five years, as well as NI Transport Asset Management and Translink contracts.

The Role

With the increase in workload, we have several secondment positions available for Civil Engineers within the DFI offices across NI, working locally and in our Amey Belfast office, to support their flood management duties. These positions will allow you to enhance your career in flood management working directly with DFI staff and to thrive within our growing Flooding and Water Management Team.

Responsibilities

You will be providing effective support and assistance to the Engineering Team with the production of technically sound design solutions, including all associated reporting and administration on a variety of flood schemes. Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking preliminary and detailed design of civil engineering projects,
• Prepare civil engineering drawings, contract specifications and bills of quantities for projects,
• Provide supervision and management of contracts for both minor and major projects,
• Undertake feasibility studies,
• Delivery projects, using Direct Labour or Civil Engineering contracts,
• Contribute to the development of tender documents for small and large scale procurements,
• Undertake work relating to the programme management of Strategic Road Improvement Schemes, and
• Procure civil engineering works through the Northern Ireland public procurement process.
  
  

What You Will Bring To Us

• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject,
• Post qualification experience in the feasibility, design, supervision and overall management of civil engineering projects,
• Incorporated Engineer status as defined by the Engineering Council, or agree to a formal training agreement leading towards Chartered Engineer status as defined by the Engineering Council and agreed on a realistic programme towards achieving a professional qualification
• Have an appreciation of technical governance procedures and how they are applied within a consulting engineering environment,
• Can demonstrate developing experience and expertise within the relevant technical field,
• Produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements,
• Have an interest or experience in delivering works in an environmentally sustainable manner, and can provide evidence of where this has been undertaken previously,
• Are experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety, and welfare, and
• Understand technical governance procedures within a consulting engineering environment.
  
  

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. We’ll 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.