Senior Structural Engineer

Amey; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Consulting Structures Team. This hybrid role offers the chance to lead projects and mentor junior staff while delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. You will be at the forefront of exciting initiatives, contributing to significant engineering projects across the UK. With a focus on safety and collaboration, this role promises a fulfilling career path with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join a team that values your expertise and individuality, and enjoy a range of benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits including additional leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Health cash plans

Wellbeing programs

Dental vouchers

Discount portal for shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in Bridges/Highways Structures in an engineering role.
• Proficiency in preparing and checking engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee their tasks.

Skills

Bridges/Highways Structures

Project Management

Health and Safety Practices

Commercial Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

LUSAS

Autodesk Structural Bridge Design

Job description

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Full Job Description

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 Structural Engineer to join our Consulting Structures Team in Nottingham. This is a hybrid role with shared office space in Nottingham, Birmingham, Telford, and Sheffield. We welcome applications from Bridge Engineers across these regions.

National Highways has named Amey Consulting as a Design partner to support the delivery of the largest and most comprehensive renewals programme that National Highways has ever launched. The £3.6bn Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF), as well as the Severn Bridges Infrastructure Maintenance (SBIM) Contract, enables National Highways to procure Design and Construction services across the Strategic Road Network for the next 6 years and beyond.

The role

As a Senior Engineer, you will support your Design Team Leader on various Structures schemes, take the lead on projects, and mentor junior engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions.
• Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, from preparing the quotation to handover.
• Preparing and checking designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation to meet quality, cost, and schedule criteria.
• Overseeing junior staff tasks and ensuring their actions meet standards.
• Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a Supervising Civil Engineer or Delegated Engineer.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
• Managing a small, locally based, single-discipline technical team and ensuring workload delivery.
• Contributing to bid preparations and work-winning activities.
• Driving effective Health and Safety practices within the team.

What you will bring to us

• Experience and expertise in Bridges/Highways Structures, gained in an engineering role or equivalent.
• Ability to produce or oversee technically sound engineering solutions complying with standards and client requirements.
• Ownership for preparing and checking deliverables.
• Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools (e.g., LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
• Good commercial awareness.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and risk assessment.
• Experience managing hazards and risks, with appropriate mitigation.
• Understanding of interface management and ensuring alignment across disciplines.
• Incorporated or Chartered status or equivalent professional license is desirable and may be essential for certain contracts.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject or equivalent further learning.

What we can offer you

At Amey, our biggest asset is our people. We offer flexibility, career development, benefits, and support to help you through all of life’s ups and downs. Our progression framework helps define your career path, with mentoring and support to meet milestones. We also offer professional development incentives, including recognition bonuses for qualifications.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key. We promote hybrid, part-time, and flexible working options, with offices across the UK to discuss suitable arrangements.

Additional benefits include health cash plans, GP support, wellbeing programs, dental vouchers, and more.

EDI and Social Value

We celebrate diversity through our affinity groups such as Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability, and Parents & Carers.

We provide 2 Community Involvement Days annually for volunteering, plus other fundraising opportunities.

Other Perks

• Pension – Generous pension scheme with company contributions
• Choices – Flexible benefits including additional leave, cycle-to-work, charity giving, gym discounts
• Save with Amey – Discount portal for shopping, entertainment, and dining

Your Career at Amey Consulting

We value expertise and individuality. You’ll be supported and recognized for your contributions, encouraged to achieve your ambitions, and supported in your wellbeing.

Application Guidance

We are committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview if they meet minimum requirements.

Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs or adjustments during the process.