Senior Technology Engineer

Amey Group Services LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Senior Technology Engineer based in Birmingham. In this role, you will lead teams to create technically sound engineering solutions, mentor junior staff, and ensure project compliance with relevant standards. Candidates should have developed experience in operational roadside technology and strong project management skills. This position offers career development opportunities and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Career development framework

Hybrid working options

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Developed experience in operational roadside technology.
• Able to produce engineering solutions complying with technical standards.
• Experience in health, safety, and welfare management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to create engineering design solutions.
• Oversee actions of junior staff and check deliverables.
• Ensure project commercial success through budget control.

Skills

Operational roadside technology knowledge

Technical design solutions

Team leadership

Project management

Risk assessment

Commercial awareness

Education

Incorporated or Chartered status

Tools

Analytical software

Job description

Senior Technology Engineer

As a Senior Technology Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Technology Team leads on a variety of operational roadside technology schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to produce technically sound engineering design solutions, complying with all relevant technical DMRB and other technology standards and client requirements, often working unsupervised.
• The preparation and checking of technology designs or studies, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Coordinating with other design disciplines for their inputs to designs.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling elements of budget and costs associated with the production of deliverables under your control or influence.
• Liaising with client, contractors and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to technical queries, etc.
• Carrying out site visits as required to inform designs or assist in scheme delivery.
• Compilation of as-built records and documentation for technology scheme handover in accordance with MCH 1349 (including Health & Safety Files).
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function.
• Supervising and people‑manager skills: capable of managing a small team of internal designers and coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Developed experience and technical knowledge of operational roadside technology, probably gained in a Technology Engineer role or equivalent.
• Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned is desirable.
• Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks; can check deliverables to a good standard and take ownership of this.
• A good knowledge of the various operational technology systems present on the UK road network.
• Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness.
• Has a very good understanding of design and site safety 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.

About Amey

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.

Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Technology Engineer to join our Consulting Energy, Lighting & Technology Practice based in our Birmingham office. We also welcome applications from across Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol. Amey Consulting are a design partner to National Highways in the delivery of the largest and most comprehensive renewals programme they have ever launched. Through the Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) we are supporting National Highways in the design and delivery of its significant investment in operational roadside technology renewals over the remainder of the current RIS2 and future RIS3 periods. We are also providers on National Highways frameworks, including SPaTS2, OTCF and ITCF with growing consulting opportunities in the technology arena.

Career Development & Benefits

• Career Development – Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, with mentoring and support to ensure you hit your milestones.
• Work‑life Balance – Hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns are offered.
• Wellbeing – Health cash plan, 24 GP support, wellbeing programs, dental vouchers.
• ED&I – Affinity Group networks: Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.
• Social Value – 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Pension – Generous scheme with employer contributions.
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme – customise benefits such as additional annual leave, cycle2work, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey – Online voucher portal with discounts from leading retailers.