VRS Engineer

ameygroupi
Birmingham
1 month ago
Applications closed

Location:Bristol, GB, BS32 4SR Birmingham, GB, B4 6AT Manchester, GB, M1 4BT

Company:ameygroupi

VRS (Vehicle Restraint Systems) 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 permanentVRS Engineerto join ourConsulting Highwaysteam. This is a hybrid position and with shared office space across major cities in the UK, we welcome applications from Engineers across the country.

The role

As aVRS Engineer, you will support our continued growth and increasing workload through the production of highway designs, focusing on Vehicle Restraint Systems, and provide a unique chance to join a highly skilled highways design team. Responsibilities include:

  • Drive effective health and safety practices within your team.
  • Liaise with the Client and our Community partners to ensure solutions that are developed are suitable for buildability and maintainability.
  • Lead on the delivery of scheme design, as well as providing support to the Design Team Leader within the design team on various design duties including:
    • VRS Design
    • Surveys/Inspections
    • Feasibility and other technical reports
    • Planning, programming and cost estimation
    • Design production
    • Production of design schedules
    • Reviewing and amending design drawings
    • Production of Specifications
    • Supporting development of Graduate Engineers and Technicians
  • Work to programme to deliver specified designs on time.
  • Prepare technical reports (e.g. Feasibility/Options Reports, Assessment Reports and other technical reports).
  • Represent the business stream in multi-disciplined project teams.
  • Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources.
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the client and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure innovation and best practice is highlighted and adopted where practicable.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards.
  • Carry out site surveys, inspections and supervision of junior colleagues on site.
  • Keep up to date with your own personal development to ensure the natural growth of the team.

What you will bring to us:

  • Achieved or working toward CEng / IEng status (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering area.
  • Considerable experience in VRS design to DMRB.
  • Experience of mentoring and/or coaching less experienced staff.
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Civil Engineer role or equivalent.
  • Ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
  • Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Technical report writing skills and associated knowledge.
  • Ability to use relevant design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, Autotrack, KeySign etc.).
  • Ability to lead design on schemes with support from Graduates and Assistant Engineers.
  • Ability to solve problems in collaboration with clients and other stakeholders.

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.

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.

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.
  • 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. We 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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