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 Structures Engineer to join our Consulting Structures Team in Belfast. With shared office space in our Belfast office and the ability to work remotely we invite applications from across the Northern Ireland. Our 130 strong Belfast Design Hub delivers a range of local, national and international projects for clients including Department for Infrastructure Roads, Translink, National Highways, Transport Scotland and Network Rail. Our multidisciplinary team encapsulates Highway Engineering, Bridge/Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, River & Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Traffic Engineering/Transport Planning, as well as being the BIM Centre of Excellence for Amey. This unique ecosystem offers our clients a one-stop shop and offers our staff the opportunity to grow and develop in a knowledge-rich environment, with specialists who are eager to assist and mentor their development. Recent key projects include: • £1bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (A66 NTP) project • £40m Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) • £6m Lichfield Southern Bypass Railway Bridge • £5m Translink Bridge Refurbishment Package 2 • £300m M8M73M74 Motorway Improvements Bridges • £50m Churchill Flyover PTSI and Deconstruction • Lifecycle management for the DBFO2 Network in Northern Ireland (M1, A4 and A1). • £30M A565 North Liverpool Key Corridor Dualling The role As a Structures Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of Structures schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include: Leading a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions. Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, from preparing the quotation all the way to handover. Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme. Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions. Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a Delegated Engineer. Liaising with Client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries. Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload. Contributing to the preparation of bids and general work winning function. Drive effective Health and Safety practices within the team. What you will bring to us: Developed experience and expertise within Structures field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent. An ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and Client’s requirements. Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard. Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools (e.g LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design). Demonstrates good commercial awareness. Has a 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. Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management, and ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines. 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 is desirable and may be essential on particular contracts. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning. 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. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
