Senior Structural Engineer

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Structural Engineer to join our Consulting Bridges team. We are building a Bridges team in Cardiff and welcome applications from the South West regions.

Our Senior Structural Engineers play an important part within the Highways and Designated Funds Design team and alongside our client, National Highways. You will lead a variety of highway structure schemes and mentor junior designers. The work spans from feasibility and optioneering through to design and construction on the South West Scheme Delivery Framework for National Highways, with opportunities across the UK.

• £1.2bn management of over 5,000 structures, including Severn, Avonmouth and Prince of Wales crossings.
• Severn Suspension Bridge - Main Cable Augmentation Feasibility Study ( £500M ).
• Severn Suspension Bridge - Main Cable Assessment, Management and Mitigation.
• Severn Suspension Bridge - Hanger Replacement Study.
• Avonmouth Bridge - 174m main span box girder bridge - assessment and investigation.
• Prince of Wales Bridge - Gantry Assessment.
• Other works with Local Authorities across the UK.

• Developed experience within the Structures field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of structural design processes and procedures.
• Ability to produce or oversee technically sound engineering solutions, complying with relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Ownership of preparation and checking of deliverables, ensuring they meet a reasonable standard.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant software and analytical tools (e.g., LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
• Good commercial awareness.
• Understanding of Safety, Health & Welfare and risk assessment.
• Experience managing and communicating hazards and risks, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation.
• Understanding of interface management, ensuring deliverables align with other disciplines.
• Incorporated or Chartered status with Engineers Ireland, ICE, IStructE or equivalent professional licence desirable and may be essential for particular contracts.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate subject, or demonstrable equivalent learning.

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.

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans aligned with your ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Save with Amey programme providing access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or those providing care for a dependant.
• Membership of Affinity Networks that support diverse communities within Amey.

Amey is a global integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We are a leading provider of full life cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport and defence systems.

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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 race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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