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Lead Bridge Engineer

Lead Bridge Engineer

JR United KingdomStockport, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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Location : Manchester / Newcastle / Sheffield / Remote

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by strong values based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Bridge Engineer to join our Amey Consulting team in Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, with shared office space, attending when necessary, and remaining days working remotely. We welcome applications from Lead Engineers across this region.

Our Structures Team is involved in designing major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland, with cumulative values exceeding £1bn.

Amey manages the Southwest and Northeast Trunk Road Network Management contracts, awarded in 2020 and 2022 respectively, both long-term contracts with potential extensions. We also have diverse projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities, and contractors across the country.

These contracts provide excellent opportunities for technical, engineering, and professional development at all career stages, involved in some of Scotland’s most exciting engineering projects.

The Role

Our Lead Bridge Engineers are key members of the Design team, working alongside Transport Scotland. As a Lead Senior Engineer, you will support your Design Team Leader on various civil schemes, lead projects, and mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities include :

  • Leading a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions complying with standards and client requirements
  • Preparing and checking designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation to meet quality, cost, and schedule criteria
  • Overseeing junior staff and ensuring quality of their work
  • Managing project budgets and costs for successful delivery
  • Liaising with clients and suppliers, attending meetings, responding to queries
  • Contributing to bids and business development
  • Promoting health and safety practices within the team

What You Will Bring

  • Experience and expertise in relevant technical fields, likely from a Senior Engineer role or similar
  • Ability to produce and check high-standard engineering designs independently
  • Experience with health, safety, and welfare management, including relevant regulations and systems
  • Capability to act as main engineering contact, e.g., CRE for Network Rail schemes
  • Knowledge of design and specification processes, able to advise and check designs
  • Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools
  • Understanding of CDM and risk management, hazard communication, and mitigation
  • Ability to act as Principal Designer on appropriate projects
  • People management skills, capable of managing a medium-sized team
  • Incorporated or Chartered status preferred or required on certain contracts
  • What We Offer

    At Amey, we value our people, offering flexibility, career development, benefits, and support. We are recognized among the top 1% of employers for our investment in our staff.

    Our career progression framework, mentoring, and professional qualification support help you achieve your milestones. We also offer a recognition bonus for professional qualifications.

    Work-life Balance

    We promote flexible working options, including hybrid, part-time, and flexible patterns. Our UK-wide offices facilitate this flexibility.

    Benefits include health plans, wellbeing programs, dental vouchers, and more.

    EDI

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

    Social Value

    You will have 2 Community Involvement Days annually to volunteer and additional fundraising opportunities.

    Additional perks include :

  • Pension – Generous scheme with contributions from us
  • Choices – Flexible benefits, including extra leave, cycle schemes, charity giving, and gym memberships
  • Save with Amey – Discount portal for shopping and leisure
  • Your Career at Amey Consulting

    We value collective expertise and individual contribution. You’ll be supported, recognized, and encouraged to pursue your ambitions.

    Application Guidance

    We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified candidates and will provide accommodations or adjustments as needed during the recruitment process. Please contact our recruitment team at [emailprotected] for support.

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