Senior Engineer

Amey; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension scheme

24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Discount vouchers from retailers

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Consulting Highways team. This hybrid role covers shared office space in multiple locations across Scotland. The successful candidate will lead engineering projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure compliance with technical standards. This role offers flexibility, career development opportunities, and a strong commitment to employee well-being, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified engineers looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Developed experience and expertise within Highways/Civil engineering field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design processes and procedures.
• Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to produce engineering solutions.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, and documentation.
• Manage the budgets and costs associated with projects.

Skills

Highways engineering

Civil engineering

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Technical standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Title: Senior Engineer
Requisition ID: 10373

Opportunity

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

About Our Team

Amey Consulting Scotland Team are involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across Scotland with cumulative values in excess of £1bn. Our contracts – the Southwest and Northeast Trunk Road Network Management contracts – are 8‑year contracts extendable up to 12 years, and we also have a diverse portfolio of major roads, bridges, transportation and civil design projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities and established contractors.

Role

Our Senior Civil Engineers play an important part within the Design team and alongside our client, Transport Scotland. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of road schemes while taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• To lead a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Oversee the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and take responsibility for their actions.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within your portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What You Will Bring To Us

• Developed experience and expertise within Highways/Civil engineering field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design processes and procedures relevant to the civil engineering discipline.
• Ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound Highways engineering 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 your education.
• A demonstrable commitment to your 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.
• Bachelor's or Master's 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.

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.

Additional Perks

• 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 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.