Lead Civil Structures Engineer - Bridges Specialist

Amey Ltd; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working patterns

Competitive salary

Generous pension

24 days annual leave

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Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey Ltd. invites applications for a permanent Lead Senior Engineer in Consulting Structures, based in York/Sheffield/Newcastle. You will lead the design team, mentor junior designers, and drive technically sound solutions for road schemes while coordinating with clients and suppliers.

The role requires ownership of deliverables, strong structural knowledge, and experience with relevant software; a Chartered professional licence is preferred. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Senior Engineer or equivalent in bridges/civil structures.
• Solid understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Ability to produce or oversee technically sound designs meeting client standards.
• Ownership for preparation and checking of deliverables.
• Knowledge of software/tools for analysis and design (Midas, LUSAS, Autodesk SBD).
• Experience managing health and safety risks in projects.
• Collaborative, proactive problem solving in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional licence.
• Bachelor/Master degree in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver technically sound engineering solutions within budget and programme.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings, and scheme deliverables.
• Oversee junior designers and mentor them on tasks.
• Own project delivery and manage costs and scope.
• Engage with clients and suppliers; attend progress meetings.
• Contribute to bids and work-winning activities.
• Promote effective health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Structural engineering

Bridge design knowledge

HSW risk management

Problem solving

Chartered status

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelors/Masters in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Midas

LUSAS

Autodesk Structural Bridge Design

Job description

Amey Ltd. invites applications for a permanent Lead Senior Engineer in Consulting Structures, based in York/Sheffield/Newcastle. You will lead the design team, mentor junior designers, and drive technically sound solutions for road schemes while coordinating with clients and suppliers.

The role requires ownership of deliverables, strong structural knowledge, and experience with relevant software; a Chartered professional licence is preferred. Hybrid working is available.