Senior Highways/Civil Engineer

2 weeks ago


Stafford, United Kingdom BuildMyTalent Full time

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. 

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. 

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

 

The Opportunity 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Highways Civil Engineer to join our Consulting Highways design hub at Stafford. This is a hybrid role, offering you flexibility to work between the office and home. 

Amey have been working with Staffordshire County Council since 2014 to manage and maintain the county's highways infrastructure. We take pride in delivering exceptional infrastructure services across 6,000km of Staffordshire, ensuring roads, cycle routes, bridges, tunnels, lighting, drainage, traffic signals, trees, and land are well-maintained and improved to enhance the lives of local residents and communities. 

 

The role 

As a Highways Senior Civil Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in managing the design and delivery of projects on the Highways account. This would allow for a wide-ranging scope of mainly small and medium sized projects but with some larger projects included, with recent schemes being major bypasses, trunk road improvements and new major infrastructure sites preparation. There will be a particular focus drainage design, developing detailed highway drainage designs, checking developer S111/S278 drainage designs and assisting with developing in house drainage team capabilities. Micro-drainage experience is highly preferable. 

Responsibilities include: 

To lead a team to product technically sound highways engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements 

The preparation and checking of designs in accordance with DMRB and other national design codes, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. 

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 

Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc. 

Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function 

Drive effective health and safety practices within the team 

 

What you will bring to us: 

 Developed highways design experience and expertise within the Highways Civil Engineering field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent 

Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions including highways drainage, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks 

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 

Capable of acting as Engineering Design Lead for a larger project where required under the terms of the commission. 

Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools, in particular Micro-drainage. 

Demonstrates good commercial awareness 

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. Can act as Principal Designer for appropriate projects 

Successful completion of either the professional review or end point assessment, resulting in the award of Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence 

Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned 

 

What we can offer you: 

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. 

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 – 

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. 

Wellbeing – 

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers 

EDI- 

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. 

Social Value – 

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. 

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including: 

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 

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. 

 

Your Career at Amey Consulting 

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. 

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. 

 

Application Guidance 

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. 


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