Title: Principal Structural Engineer
Requisition ID: 11063
Principal Structural Engineer
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.
Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Structural Engineer to join our Amey Consulting Bridges team. Our design hubs are located across Scotland and the wider UK, including Birmingham, Stafford, Manchester, Sheffield, York, Bristol, Cardiff and Belfast. The role offers long‑term contracts and the chance to work on exciting and challenging engineering projects in Scotland’s arterial road network.
Role
As a Principal Structural Engineer you will be a technical team leader, providing effective support and assistance to your Design Team and supporting the Structures Practice in delivering their portfolio of schemes for clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership, advice, guidance and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
- Lead the preparation and review of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation, ensuring quality, cost‑effectiveness and timely delivery.
- Manage project budgets and costs to ensure commercial success.
- Engage with client and supplier representatives, including presenting proposals.
- Lead and contribute to bid preparation, including technical and commercial offers, with accountability to the bid director.
- Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
- Assist in developing practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures at all project stages.
- Undertake and review structural analysis, design and assessment calculations.
- Manage the production of carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings, reports and other technical documents.
- Represent the structures practice in multi‑disciplinary projects and meetings with clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (ICE/IStructE).
- Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Comprehensive understanding of CDM and risk assessment, and experience as a Principal Designer.
- Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and Eurocodes.
- Ability to apply engineering theory to complex situations, adapting concepts for optimal outcomes.
- Expertise in design and specification processes, and proven ability to manage and lead project teams.
- Excellent oral communication skills, able to present ideas effectively to peers, senior colleagues, clients and to deliver training workshops.
- Capability to resolve interface clashes and manage discipline‑specific interfaces.
- Strong supervisory and people management skills, capable of managing technical teams across various locations and projects.
- Extensive experience with highway structures and/or major bridges, with a solid understanding of structural behaviour and analysis.
- Proficiency in software such as Lusas or Midas (mandatory).
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid, part‑time and flexible patterns.
- Work‑life balance and supportive culture.
- Wellbeing support, including health cash plan, 24 GP, wellbeing programmes, ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday.
- Financial benefits: generous pension scheme, minimum 24 days holidays plus bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme (annual leave, cycle‑to‑work, charity giving, gym membership).
- Discount portal for thousands of retailers.
- Opportunity to volunteer through two Community Involvement Days per year and support fundraising initiatives.
- Affinity Group networks supporting diverse staff (Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability, Parents & Carers).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We provide reasonable adjustments and interview accommodation for candidates with disabilities.
Contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk for access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support.
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Requisition ID: 11063
Principal Structural Engineer
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.
Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Structural Engineer to join our Amey Consulting Bridges team. Our design hubs are located across Scotland and the wider UK, including Birmingham, Stafford, Manchester, Sheffield, York, Bristol, Cardiff and Belfast. The role offers long‑term contracts and the chance to work on exciting and challenging engineering projects in Scotland’s arterial road network.
Role
As a Principal Structural Engineer you will be a technical team leader, providing effective support and assistance to your Design Team and supporting the Structures Practice in delivering their portfolio of schemes for clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership, advice, guidance and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
- Lead the preparation and review of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation, ensuring quality, cost‑effectiveness and timely delivery.
- Manage project budgets and costs to ensure commercial success.
- Engage with client and supplier representatives, including presenting proposals.
- Lead and contribute to bid preparation, including technical and commercial offers, with accountability to the bid director.
- Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
- Assist in developing practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures at all project stages.
- Undertake and review structural analysis, design and assessment calculations.
- Manage the production of carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings, reports and other technical documents.
- Represent the structures practice in multi‑disciplinary projects and meetings with clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (ICE/IStructE).
- Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Comprehensive understanding of CDM and risk assessment, and experience as a Principal Designer.
- Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and Eurocodes.
- Ability to apply engineering theory to complex situations, adapting concepts for optimal outcomes.
- Expertise in design and specification processes, and proven ability to manage and lead project teams.
- Excellent oral communication skills, able to present ideas effectively to peers, senior colleagues, clients and to deliver training workshops.
- Capability to resolve interface clashes and manage discipline‑specific interfaces.
- Strong supervisory and people management skills, capable of managing technical teams across various locations and projects.
- Extensive experience with highway structures and/or major bridges, with a solid understanding of structural behaviour and analysis.
- Proficiency in software such as Lusas or Midas (mandatory).
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid, part‑time and flexible patterns.
- Work‑life balance and supportive culture.
- Wellbeing support, including health cash plan, 24 GP, wellbeing programmes, ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday.
- Financial benefits: generous pension scheme, minimum 24 days holidays plus bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme (annual leave, cycle‑to‑work, charity giving, gym membership).
- Discount portal for thousands of retailers.
- Opportunity to volunteer through two Community Involvement Days per year and support fundraising initiatives.
- Affinity Group networks supporting diverse staff (Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability, Parents & Carers).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We provide reasonable adjustments and interview accommodation for candidates with disabilities.
Contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk for access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support.
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