Principal Pavements Engineer

Principal Pavement 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.

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 permanentPrincipal Pavement Engineerto join ourConsulting Highwaysteam. With shared office space in numerous locations, we welcome applications from Principal Engineers acrossEngland.

National Highways have named Amey Consulting as a Design partner to support the delivery of the largest and most comprehensive renewals programme that National Highways have ever launched. The £3.6bn Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) enables National Highways to procure Design and Construction services across the Strategic Road Network for the next 3 years. Amey is the design partner for National Highways in their South West and Midlands regions.

In addition to National Highways projects, Amey are on the Midlands Highway Alliance framework, winning improvement schemes across many local authorities, and have upcoming opportunities on projects in Northern Ireland, which include pavement assessment and design work.

The role

As a Principal Engineer you will be a technical team leader, providing effective support and assistance to your Design Team, and support thePavement and Asset Management Practicedeliver their portfolio of schemes for Clients. Experience of building and developing teams, which will support and provide technical support to our existing contracts and frameworks, would be an advantage. You will help lead and deliver a variety of pavement schemes, including pavement condition assessments and managing detailed design schemes. As part of the role, you’ll be expected to mentor junior designers/engineers to share knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities include:

• To act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, client and suppliers. Mentor and coach team members and take responsibility for the technical development of staff. It is expected that you shall work in the office 3 days to week to help develop and mentor to team.
• Leading the preparation and checking of designs, reports, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets, resources and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals, attending progress meetings and responding to queries.
• Significantly contributing to and leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
• Support in work winning, including supporting and preparing bids/tenders and establish, maintain and develop relationships with existing and prospective internal and external clients.
• Ensure innovation and best practice is highlighted and adopted where practicable.

What you will bring to us:

• High level of experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent.
• Previous experience of delivering feasibility and detailed design projects on National Highways and Local Authority frameworks.
• Experience of pavement investigation and detailed design of asphalt & concrete pavements.
• Able to produce and lead the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements. Practical working knowledge of the DMRB and associated documents, including the Specification for Highway Works. Experience in identifying and seeking approvals for departures from standard where required.
• Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Experience of managing project related tasks, including the management of health, safety and welfare and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with ability to manage others. Demonstrates a full understanding of the project scope and acts as Design Team Lead for both minor and major projects
• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Highly experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.
• Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing or influencing the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager role. Experience of client interface and collaboration.
• Good ability to check work produced by others to a high standard.
• Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional certification, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.
• Pavement Engineer Certification – Amey would support candidates in obtaining this certification in the future.

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 toHolidays- Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank HolidaysChoices- Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membershipSave 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 to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.