Senior Structures Engineer – Bridges & Civil Projects

ameygroupi; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Salary and compensation

Generous pension

24 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Affinity Networks

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey Consulting is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer to lead technical design teams across Scotland, delivering major highway and bridge projects as part of a large, long‑term portfolio. You will oversee designs, calculations and documentation, manage budgets, engage with clients and suppliers, contribute to bids, and mentor other engineers within the Structures Practice.

Amey offers a competitive salary, generous pension, 24 days annual leave and a range of wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (ICE/IStructE).
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDM and risk assessment, experienced in managing and communicating project hazards and risks, and capable of acting as Principal Designer.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and Eurocodes.
• Apply engineering theory to complex situations, adapting concepts for optimal outcomes.
• Expertise in design and specification processes, with the ability to manage and lead project teams.
• Excellent oral communication skills, able to present ideas effectively to peers, senior colleagues, clients, and deliver training workshops.
• Ability to resolve interface clashes and manage discipline-specific interfaces.
• Strong supervisory and people management skills, capable of managing technical teams across various locations and projects.
• Extensive experience with highway structures and / or major bridges, with a solid understanding of structural behaviour and analysis.
• Proficiency in software such as Lusas or Midas is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide advice, guidance, and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients, and suppliers.
• Design Management: Lead the preparation and review of designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Commercial Oversight: Manage project budgets and costs to ensure commercial success.
• Client and Supplier Liaison: Engage with client and supplier representatives, including presenting proposals.
• Bid Preparation: Lead and contribute to bid preparation, including technical and commercial offers, with accountability to the bid director.
• People Management: Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
• Sustainable Solutions Development: Assist in developing practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures at all project stages.
• Structural Analysis: Undertake and review structural analysis, design, and assessment calculations.
• Technical Document Management: Manage the production of carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings, reports, and other technical documents.
• Multi-disciplinary Representation: Represent the structures practice in multi-disciplinary projects and meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

LUSAS

MIDAS

Job description

Amey Consulting is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer to lead technical design teams across Scotland, delivering major highway and bridge projects as part of a large, long‑term portfolio. You will oversee designs, calculations and documentation, manage budgets, engage with clients and suppliers, contribute to bids, and mentor other engineers within the Structures Practice.

Amey offers a competitive salary, generous pension, 24 days annual leave and a range of wellbeing and development