Lead Bridge Engineer

Overview

Lead senior bridge engineer delivering design solutions for Scotland's transport infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• technical leadership
• budget management
• engineering contact
• team supervision
• safety management

Tasks

-Capable of acting as day-to-day main engineering contact for a project where required under the terms of the commission, e.g. Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) for Network Rail schemes -Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions -Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables -The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. -To lead a team to product technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements -Drive effective health and safety practices within the team. -Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc. -Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function

Requirements

• principal designer
• cdm
• risk assessment
• chartered
• software
• people management

What You Bring

-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 -Developed experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent -Capable of acting as Principal Designer for appropriate projects -Has a very good understanding of CDM and 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. -Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with ability to advise others (Design Team Leader for appropriate projects). Can check designs to a high standard -Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools. Good ability to check work produced by others -Incorporated or Chartered status 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 -Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations -Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing a medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role

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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

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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