Senior Civil Engineer

ICE Recruit; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering solutions seeks a Senior Engineer for its Highways team in Cardiff. You’ll be pivotal in delivering sustainable infrastructure projects while developing young engineers in a collaborative environment. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of highways engineering, effective mentorship, and leadership on significant projects.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Health cash plan

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Developed experience within Highways/Civil engineering field.
• Knowledge of design processes relevant to civil engineering.
• Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of scheme design and project management.
• Prepare technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Mentor junior designers and support the Design Team Leader.

Skills

Technical knowledge in highways engineering

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

View more categories View less categories Sector Highways & transport jobs Function Design Engineer Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team.This is a hybrid position and with shared office space in Cardiff, we welcome applications from Senior Engineers across Wales.

The Cardiff Highways team has a healthy pipeline of high-profile and diverse project work on the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services Framework (SEWTAPS), South West and Mid Wales Regional Civil Engineering Services Framework (SWMWRCES), South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) and North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, all with exciting roles from Project Manager through to Design Manager all with exposure to local Clients within Wales.

The role

Our Senior Engineers play an important part within the Highways and Designated Funds Design team and alongside our client, National Highways. As a Senior Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of highways drainage schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers. Responsibilities include:

• Lead on the delivery of scheme design, as well as providing support to the Design Team Leader on various design duties including:
  • Surveys/Inspections
  • Feasibility and other technical reports
  • Planning, programming and cost estimation
  • Design production
  • Production of design schedules
  • Reviewing and amending design drawings
  • Production of Specifications
  • Supporting development of Graduate Engineers and Technicians
• Work to programme to deliver specified designs on time
• Drive effective health and safety practices within your team
• Liaise with the Client and our Community partners to ensure solutions that are developed are suitable for buildability and maintainability
• Prepare technical reports (e.g. Feasibility/Options Reports, Assessment Reports and other technical reports)

What you will bring to us:

• Developedexperience and expertise within Highways/Civil engineering field, probably gained in an Engineerroleor equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of design processes and procedures relevant to the civil engineering discipline
• An ability to produceor oversee the production of technically sound Highwaysengineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
• Experience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Successful completion of the initial professional development leading to either Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence and to the level defined by their education
• A demonstrable commitment to their plan of actions and key dates leading to successful completion of either the professional review or end point assessment, resulting in the award of Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence
• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning · EngTech status is desirable, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned

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.

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.

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
• 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. Well 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 [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process

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