Senior Engineer(Bridges)

Amey; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Affinity Networks and development

Job summary

Amey Consulting in Sheffield is seeking a permanent Senior Engineer to lead structural bridges projects and support the design team leader. You will mentor junior engineers, deliver technically sound solutions, and manage bids from quotation to handover.

The role requires Chartered or ICE/IStructE-aligned status (desirable), experience in CDM and risk assessment, and a strong client liaison focus. Amey offers a generous pension, 24 days leave, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Developed experience in Structures field, gained in an engineer role or equivalent.
• Ability to produce or oversee deliverables that meet technical standards.
• Proven capability to lead projects from start to finish and mentor staff.
• Good understanding of CDM and risk assessment.
• Strong interface management and collaboration with other disciplines.
• Experience with bid preparation and work-winning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering technically sound structural solutions.
• Take ownership of projects from quotation to handover.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documents.
• Oversee junior staff and mentor them.
• Contribute to bids and work-winning activities.
• Liaise with client and suppliers at peer level and attend progress meetings.
• Drive health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Project delivery

Client liaison

Risk assessment

Interface management

Commercial awareness

CDM knowledge

Delegated Engineer

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a structural subject

Chartered status with ICE or IStructE desirable

Tools

LUSAS

Autodesk Structural Bridge Design

Job description

Title: Senior Engineer(Bridges)

Requisition ID: 12111

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 Amey Consulting team in Sheffield. We welcome applications from Structural Engineers across this region.

Amey delivers a range of local, national and international infrastructure projects for clients including Transport Scotland, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities and Contractors. We have secured multiple long‑term contracts and continue to grow and expand into new regions and markets.

The role

Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of Structures schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.
• Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, from preparing the quotation all the way to handover.
• Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost, and programme.
• Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a Delegated Engineer.
• Liaising with Client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
• Managing a small, locally based, single‑discipline technical team and taking responsibility for the delivery of their workload.
• Contributing 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 the Structures field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent.
• An ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and the Client’s requirements.
• Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard.
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools (e.g LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness.
• Has a good understanding of CDM and risk assessment.
• Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management, and ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines.
• Incorporated or Chartered status with the ICE or IStructE. or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned is desirable and may be essential on particular contracts.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.

What We Can Offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - holiday structure
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What We Do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance

Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often‑marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are 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 support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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