At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in assessing rail structures and prepare technical reports and designs.
- Company: Join Amey, a leader in civil engineering with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with strong community engagement initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while growing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Background in civil engineering and proficiency in relevant software.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent assistant Civil Engineer to join our Structures Assessments (CAFA) account in York, Liverpool, Cardiff or Crawley. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.
In this role, you will play an important part in delivering assessments of rail structures (bridges & buildings) in accordance with technical standards and health and safety requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Preparation of technical assessment/design remits, calculations, reports and drawings, which are technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
- Preparation for and undertaking of site work to carry out inspection for assessments and inspection/examination of assets.
- Comply with technical standards, consistent with the project Technical Specification and in accordance with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations relevant standards and HSEQ documentation.
- Maintaining knowledge of industry best practice and where appropriate applying best practice and independent engineering judgement within the team environment.
- Assisting and mentoring of less experienced or junior staff in the production of technical drawings, reports and provision of feedback as appropriate.
- Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance requirements, including the CDM Regulations.
- Support the project team in the preparation of cost estimates and subsequent successful delivery of commissions to programme, within budget and to the client’s requirements.
Why Join Us?
At Amey, we believe in building fulfilling careers and offer a range of benefits and development opportunities:
- Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews.
- Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles such as Civil Engineer.
- Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded apprenticeship/membership, tailored to your growth.
- Personal
- Development
Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to award‑winning programs such as Leadership Development and Multicultural Leadership programs.
- Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions.
- Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days.
- Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options such as additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access an online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
- Social Impact: Take part in community initiatives with 2× paid volunteering days a year and other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.
What You’ll Bring
- Civil engineering background – in Highways/rail structures & bridges with design and assessments.
- Computer literate and conversant with MS Office, relevant industry design and analysis software (Superstress, Lusas, Tedds, STAAD and Archi‑M etc).
- Ideally qualified with a relevant Bachelors/Master’s degree and working towards chartership.
- Desirable: PTS to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential; we will provide the required development.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident leader, we are proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Sabi Suleman, our recruiter for this role.
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