Senior Civil Engineer

Amey; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Training opportunities

Personal development

Pension

Holidays

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social impact

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer for the Structures Assessments (CAFA) team in York, Liverpool, Cardiff or Crawley. This permanent role is 37.5 hours with hybrid working and in-office presence required at least 3 days per week.

You will assess rail structures such as bridges, tunnels and canopies, lead technical work, mentor staff and liaise with clients, while applying HSEQ standards and project specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards with ICE/CIHT/IStructE.
• Experience with railway structure inspection, assessment and design.
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and lead engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check technical assessment remits, calculations, reports and drawings per standards.
• Inspect assets on-site and provide technical leadership where needed.
• Maintain high technical standards in line with the project specs and IMS/HSEQ.
• Apply industry best practice and engineering judgement within the team.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in drawings, reports and calculations.
• Support staff training and development to achieve professional qualifications.
• Engage with clients and third parties to maintain strong relationships.
• Ensure CDM health, safety and environmental compliance within the team.
• Assist in cost estimates and deliver commissions to programme and budget.

Skills

Railway structures

Staff mentoring

Technical leadership

Engineering judgement

Health and safety knowledge

Design and analysis software

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering

Chartered engineer (CEng/IEng)

Tools

Superstress

LUSAS

Tedds

MasterSeries

STAAD

Archie-M

Ring

Job description

Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Requisition ID: 12695

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Civil Engineer to join our Structures Assessments (CAFA) account in York, Liverpool, Cardiff or Crawley. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

In this role, you will play an important part in the assessment of rail structures, including Underline bridges, Overline bridges, Footbridges, Undercrofts, Canopies, Train sheds, Side Bridges and Tunnels (that directly support external traffic loads).

This role offers you the unique opportunity to be a part of a varied team supporting a full range of Engineering technical grades, whilst continually learning and developing your own skills further.

What You’ll Do

• Preparation and check of technical assessment/design remits, calculations, reports and drawings, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.


• Preparation for and undertaking inspection/examination of assets, providing on-site technical leadership, where required.


• Maintaining high technical standards, consistent with the project Technical Specification and in accordance with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations relevant standards and HSEQ documentation.


• Maintaining knowledge of industry best practice and where appropriate applying best practice and independent engineering judgement within the team environment.


• Leading the supervision and mentoring of less experienced or junior staff in the production of technical drawings, reports, calculations and provision of feedback as appropriate.


• Providing office or contract level support to the training, mentoring and development of staff to achieve appropriate professional qualifications and career ambitions, playing an active role in the delivery of training programmes.


• Engaging in client and third‑party liaison and maintaining good working relationships that enhance the reputation of the company.


• Ensuring that health, safety and environmental compliance requirements, including the CDM Regulations, are applied within a defined proportion of the Structures Assessment team (CAFA business).


• Working with the project team in the preparation of cost estimates and subsequent successful delivery of commissions to programme, within budget and to the client’s requirements.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, We Don’t Just Offer Jobs, We Offer Opportunities To Build Fulfilling Careers. As One Of The Top 1% Of Employers Recognised By Investors In People, We Are Committed To Your Professional Growth And Wellbeing. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Our Team

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.


• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Principal Civil Engineer.


• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded /apprenticeship/membership, tailored to your growth.


• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.


• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.


• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.


• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.


• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.


• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or associated subject – or equivalent.


• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng through ICE, CIHT or IStructE) or working towards.


• Thoroughly conversant with industry design/analysis software, e.g. Superstress, Lusas, Tedds, Masterseries, STAAD, Archie-M, Ring, etc.


• Proven experience in railway structure inspection, assessment and design schemes.


• Strong experience in the assessment / design of all major construction materials, including historical materials, e.g. cast iron, wrought iron.


• Proven track record in the training, mentoring and development of staff to achieve appropriate professional qualifications and career ambitions.


• In depth knowledge of current and relevant health and safety, environmental and sustainability legislation.


• Previous exposure to local and national Clients, e.g. Network Rail Routes, Local Authorities, Network Rail National, Principal Contractors.


• Strong experience in the delivery of structure designs and/or assessments through Highways England and/or Network Rail national standards.


• Demonstrable experience successfully leading teams in the production of contract specific deliverables to programme, budget and quality.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.