Principal Structural Engineer

Amey
Birmingham
1 month ago
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Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and cotmplex 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 Structures Engineerto join our Consulting Structures Team. This is a hybrid role and with shared office space in ourBirminghamoffice we invite applications from across the region.

Amey Consulting has been appointed as the design partner for two regions of National Highways' 6-year Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF), the largest and most comprehensive renewals programme ever launched by the government-owned company. The Midlands Region SDF includes over 2,000 large bridges and culverts.

Since 2020 we’ve been managing three major structures (M5 Avonmouth Bridge, the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and the M48 Severn Bridge) under a 15-year contract worth £16 million per annum, as well as awarded in 2023 the 4th generation of the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus framework.

These long-term contracts provide excellent opportunities for technical, engineering, and professional design staff at all stages of their careers to be involved in some of the most exciting and challenging engineering projects.


The role


As aPrincipal Structures Engineeryou will be a technical team leader, providing effective support and assistance to your Design Team, and support the Structures Practice in delivering their portfolio of schemes for Clients. Responsibilities include:

  • Technical Leadership: Provide advice, guidance, and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients, and suppliers.
  • Design Management: Lead the preparation and review of designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
  • Commercial Oversight: Manage project budgets and costs to ensure commercial success.
  • Client and Supplier Liaison: Engage with client and supplier representatives, including presenting proposals.
  • Bid Preparation: Lead and contribute to bid preparation, including technical and commercial offers, with accountability to the bid director.
  • People Management: Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
  • Sustainable Solutions Development: Assist in developing practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures at all project stages.
  • Structural Analysis: Undertake and review structural analysis, design, and assessment calculations.
  • Technical Document Management: Manage the production of carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings, reports, and other technical documents.
  • Multi-disciplinary Representation: Represent the structures practice in multi-disciplinary projects and meetings with clients and stakeholders.


What you will bring to us:


  • 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, experienced in managing and communicating project hazards and risks, and capable of acting as Principal Designer.
  • Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and Eurocodes.
  • Apply engineering theory to complex situations, adapting concepts for optimal outcomes.
  • Expertise in design and specification processes, with the ability to manage and lead project teams.
  • Excellent oral communication skills, able to present ideas effectively to peers, senior colleagues, clients, and deliver training workshops.
  • Ability 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 is mandatory.


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 to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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