Engineer(Bridges)

  • Permanent / Contract
  • England - North East
  • £0 - £0 per annum and Pension USD / Year

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Bridges Engineer to join our Consulting Structures team in Newcastle.

Located in the heart of Newcastle, our new office at St James’s place provides a modern, flexible workspace designed for collaboration and innovation. You will join a vibrant team of engineers, project managers, data analysts, commercial experts, safety specialists and operatives working together on some of the most exciting and challenging engineering projects in the region and nationally.

 

 

Our Amey Consulting Structures Team are involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across UK. Amey deliver a range of local, national and international infrastructure projects for clients including Transport Scotland, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities and Contractors. We have secured multiple long-term contracts and continue to grow and expand into new regions and markets.

 

The role

 

As a  Engineer, you will play an important part in every stage of a project from inception to completion.

 

Key responsibilities of the role are:

 

  • Producing technically sound engineering solutions.
  • Taking ownership and supporting the management and technical delivery of projects from start to finish.
  • Preparation of designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost, and programme.
  • Supporting and guiding more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
  • Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and actively pursuing professional development of yourself.
  • Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
  • Working within 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.
  • Driving effective Health and Safety practices within the team.
  • Experience with sustainability practices in engineering.
  • Good project management skills, particularly in managing multi-discipline infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

What you will bring to us:

 

  • Team player who questions the status quo, driven by developing innovative engineering solutions tailored to the project’s scope and environment. Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt processes to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Developed experience and expertise within the structures field, probably gained in an Assistant Engineer role or equivalent.
  • An ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client’s requirements (DMRB, Eurocodes, best practice guidance such as CIRIA, etc.).
  • Takes ownership of the preparation of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard.
  • Good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools (e.g., LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
  • Demonstrates commercial awareness.
  • Has a good understanding of CDM and risk assessment applied to both design and construction.
  • Experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of interface management and ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines.
  • Evidence in working toward 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.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.

 

What we can offer  

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

 

Some of our benefits include:

  • Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
  • Competitive salary and compensation
  • Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
  • 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays – holiday structure
  • Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
  • Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
  • Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

 

About Amey

Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

 

Application Guidance

Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

 

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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