Assistant Structures Engineer

Amey

The Role

Overview

Assistant Structures Engineer delivering highway bridge design, strengthening and refurbishment.

Key Responsibilities

  • design prep
  • calculations
  • drawings
  • engineering solutions
  • health safety
  • bid prep

Tasks

-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 -To work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions. -Support effective health and safety practices within the team -Working within a locally based technical team and taking responsibility for the delivery of your activities within a scheme project and team portfolio. -Contributing to the preparation of bids and general work-winning functions.

Requirements

  • software
  • sustainability
  • structural design
  • degree
  • communication
  • cdm

What You Bring

-Demonstrates a basic understanding of the different interfaces on projects -Good competence with relevant software and similar analytical tools -Experience with sustainability practices in engineering. -Custom input e.g. Knowledge of strucutres design processes and procedures relevant to the civil engineering discipline -Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working without significant supervision and moving towards overseeing more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks -Has a basic understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects -Successful completion of a Degree Apprenticeship programme or an employer led early careers development programme, with a degree of progress through a programme of initial professional development leading towards Incorporated or Chartered status. -Has knowledge and understanding of technical and specification processes and is starting to take ownership for the production of deliverables with appropriate supervision -Experienced in following procedures associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

Benefits

-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. -Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to -Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays -Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Transport

Utilities

Government

Defence

Justice

Education

Health

Highways

Rail

Facilities Management

Energy