Lead Bridge Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering provider seeks a permanent Lead Bridge Engineer to join their Consulting team across various locations in the UK, including options for remote work. The role involves leading projects, mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions, and managing client relationships. With strong values in safety and collaboration, the company promotes flexible working patterns and offers numerous professional development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits including extra leave

Discount portal for shopping and leisure

Health plans and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Expertise in civil engineering, ideally as a Senior Engineer.
• Ability to produce high-quality designs and supervise others.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to deliver engineering solutions meeting client needs.
• Preparing and reviewing designs, calculations, and documentation.
• Managing project budgets and liaising with clients.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Design Process Knowledge

Proficiency with Software Tools

Education

Chartered Engineer status (desirable)

Job description

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Location: Manchester/Newcastle/Sheffield/Remote

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working with us, you’ll deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by strong values based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Bridge Engineer to join our Amey Consulting team in Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, with shared office space and remote work options. We welcome applications from Lead Engineers across this region.

Our Structures Team works on some of the largest civil engineering projects across Scotland, with project values exceeding £1bn.

We manage long-term contracts like the Southwest and Northeast Trunk Road Network Management, and undertake various major roads, bridges, and civil design projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities, and contractors nationwide.

These contracts offer excellent opportunities for technical and professional growth at all career stages.

The role

Our Lead Bridge Engineers support the Design team and work closely with Transport Scotland. You will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and support client relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team to deliver technically sound engineering solutions that meet standards and client needs.
• Preparing and reviewing designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation.
• Overseeing junior team members and ensuring quality work.
• Managing project budgets and costs.
• Liaising with clients and suppliers.
• Contributing to bids and business development.
• Promoting health and safety practices.

What you will bring

• Experience and expertise in civil engineering, likely as a Senior Engineer or similar.
• Ability to produce compliant, high-quality designs independently and supervise others.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare management, including regulations.
• Experience acting as a main engineering contact, e.g., CRE for Network Rail schemes.
• Design and specification process knowledge; ability to review designs.
• Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools.
• Understanding of CDM and risk management.
• Leadership skills for managing a medium-sized technical team.
• Chartered or incorporated status is desirable or essential depending on contracts.

What we can offer you

We value our people and offer flexibility, career development, benefits, and support. Our progression framework and mentoring help you achieve milestones, with incentives for professional qualifications.

Work-life balance

We promote flexible working patterns, including hybrid and part-time options, supported by our UK-wide offices.

Benefits include health plans, GP access, wellbeing programs, dental vouchers, and more.

EDI

We celebrate diversity through our affinity groups and support networks.

Social Value

Enjoy 2 community involvement days annually and other fundraising opportunities.

Additional perks include:

• Pension: Generous scheme with employer contributions.
• Choices: Flexible benefits like extra leave, cycle schemes, and discounts.
• Save with Amey: Discount portal for shopping and leisure.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

We value individual contributions and support your growth, encouraging authenticity and ambition.

Application Guidance

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified candidates and offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact our recruitment team at [emailprotected] for support during the process.