At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative civil engineering projects and mentor junior designers in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Amey, a global leader in infrastructure consultancy with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, competitive salary, generous leave, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth and support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities through large-scale infrastructure projects that shape the future.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways/civil engineering and a relevant degree or equivalent learning.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Civil Engineer in the Midlands. The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, but we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part‑time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.
Key Midlands Frameworks:
- Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA): This framework enables us to collaborate directly with 21 local authorities, delivering essential highway infrastructure and maintenance projects. The MHA contract encompasses a variety of tasks, from routine maintenance and upgrades to innovative highway design solutions.
- Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF): The SDF framework is managed in collaboration with Highways England, covering a comprehensive range of civil engineering projects, including highways, bridges and more.
- Staffordshire Infrastructure Plus: Our partnership with Staffordshire County Council under this long‑term contract has delivered over £100m worth of major transport infrastructure projects.
These frameworks allow Amey to deliver high‑quality, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across the Midlands. They also provide a diverse range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Senior Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of highways schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers.
Responsibilities Include:
- To lead a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
- The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables.
- Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
- Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio.
- Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level.
- Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function.
- Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
We Want To Hear From You If You Have:
- Developed experience and expertise within Highways/Civil engineering field.
- Comprehensive knowledge of design processes and procedures relevant to the civil engineering discipline.
- An ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound Highways engineering solutions.
- Experience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare.
- Successful completion of the initial professional development leading to either Incorporated or Chartered status.
- A demonstrable commitment to their plan of actions and key dates leading to successful completion of either the professional review or end point assessment.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.
What We Can Offer:
- Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans.
- Competitive salary and compensation.
- Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
- Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
About Amey:
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often‑marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Senior Civil Engineer in Hucknall employer: Amey
Amey is an excellent employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a competitive salary alongside comprehensive training opportunities. Located in Sheffield, our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about highways maintenance and safety. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career progression.
