Senior Bridge Engineer

Overview

Senior Bridge Engineer delivering design and construction of highway bridges in SW UK

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• bid preparation
• project lead
• team management
• client liaison
• health safety

Tasks

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. -Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard. -Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a Delegated Engineer. -Contributing to the preparation of bids and general work winning function. -Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions. -Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload. -Leading a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions. -Drive effective Health and Safety practices within the team. -Liaising with Client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries. -Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, from preparing the quotation all the way to handover. -Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.

Requirements

• risk management
• interface management
• cdm
• lusas
• chartered
• degree

What You Bring

This opportunity would suit a developing Engineer working towards Chartership or having achieved Incorporated status, with an understanding of the DMRB and Eurocodes with respect to highway bridge design, strengthening, refurbishment, and assessment. It is a chance to work on structures locally and see the impact of your work day-to-day on a network you would use. You would be part of a team of around 25 engineers locally of varying levels, supported by 350+ Structures Engineers across the UK with a variety of specialisms. Our focus is on developing and growing organically. As an Engineer, you will contribute significantly to this process and gain valuable exposure for your career development. EDI – -Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. -Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management, and ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines. -Has a good understanding of CDM and risk assessment. -Developed experience and expertise within Structures field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning. -Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools (e.g LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design). -An ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and Client’s requirements. -Incorporated or Chartered status with the ICE or IstructE. or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned is desirable and may be essential on particular contracts.

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Benefits

Career Development – Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications. Work-life Balance – You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one. At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers. Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you. You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we 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. Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers -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. -Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership -Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to -Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

About Amey

-Headquartered in London, delivers full lifecycle solutions across roads, rail, facilities, and utilities. -Blends data-driven consulting with large-scale delivery, advising on analytics, asset condition, and digital platforms. -Typical projects include major highway improvements, railway electrification, signalling renewals, complex facilities upkeep, and public-sector estate upgrades. -Consulting arm advises on strategic asset management for clients like Network Rail and MTA’s Long Island Rail Road, with operations in North America and Australia. -A standout example is a Birmingham highways turnaround, demonstrating ability to navigate challenges for resilient, long-term infrastructure outcomes. -From restoring historic bridges to optimizing EV charging networks in Manchester via bespoke data models, brings creativity and engineering rigour to projects.

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