Senior Structural Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join their talented team in Scotland. This role involves working on high-profile infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity and improve community life. You'll be responsible for developing innovative solutions for bridges and civil structures, conducting structural analysis, and managing project documentation. With a strong commitment to health and safety, you'll collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to impactful projects that benefit millions. Join a company that values career development, offers flexible benefits, and fosters an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Community Involvement Days

Professional Subscription Fee Funded

Qualifications

• Chartered status with ICE, IStructE or similar is preferred.
• Experience in bridge assessment and design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures.
• Undertake structural analysis and design calculations.
• Support junior staff and manage technical documentation.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Bridge Design

Civil Engineering

Team Collaboration

Health and Safety Commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

PhD in Structural Engineering

Tools

Lusas

Atena

Midas

Job description

Amey is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to work on a range of exciting consulting projects in Scotland and further afield. We have design hubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen together with additional office space in Dumfries, Ayr, Dundee, Nairn and Huntly.

Amey deliver 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.

Recent / ongoing projects include:

• £1.2bn Scotland North East and South West Trunk Road Network Management Contracts
• £240m Avonmouth and Severn Bridges SBIM contract
• Midlands Highway Alliance Plus consultancy framework
• £10bn The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
• £20M Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
• £120m Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside
• £80m Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland

Key responsibilities:

• Be part of an experienced bridge engineering team, working on some of the most interesting infrastructure projects in Scotland and further afield.
• Assist with development of practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures at all stages; from investigation to optioneering, feasibility, concept and detailed design, construction supervision and asset management.
• Undertake and / or review structural analysis, design and assessment calculations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of our world-class data, analytics and digital technology solutions.
• Manage production of carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings, reports and other technical documents.
• Support the development of junior staff and technical capabilities in the team.
• Represent the structures practice in multi-disciplinary projects and meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications and required skills:

• Bachelors / Masters degree or PhD in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Chartered status (or working towards) with ICE, IStructE or other appropriate professional body
• Demonstrable experience in the assessment, design and / or management of bridges
• Solid understanding of structural behaviour and analysis
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and / or Eurocodes
• Enjoys working in a team environment; sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues.
• Proactive approach and commitment to health, safety and welfare.
• Experience with highway structures and major bridges
• Experience in FE analysis using Lusas, Atena or Midas software

What makes this role unique:

Our Scotland teams impact the journeys of millions across the UK. We are passionate about projects that we design and take pride in seeing our towns and cities thrive by improving connectivity, journey times and quality of life.

What we offer you:

• When you join us, we can 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 and we have a competitive reward and benefits program.
• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan.
• 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. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
• 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.
• Professional Subscription-Fee funded by Amey annually.

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.