Senior Structural Engineer in Motherwell

We have a fantastic opportunity for Senior Structural Engineers to work with our Bridges teams to deliver the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across Scotland with cumulative values in excess of £1bn. You will be involved in numerous major bridges, transportation and civil engineering design projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities, national Highways and several established contractors across the country.

Key Projects

• Friarton Bridge, assessment and strengthening design of the Xspan twin steel box composite deck near Perth
• The complex design and construction of load mitigation measures at the Woodside Viaducts in Glasgow
• Structural Investigation, assessment and long term management strategy of the Kingston Bridge Complex in Glasgow
• Design and assessment of various structural works on the Erskine Bridge, Dumbartonshire
• Severn Suspension Bridge – £500M Main Cable Augmentation Feasibility Study
• Severn Suspension Bridge – Main Cable Assessment, Management and Mitigation
• Severn Suspension Bridge – Hanger Replacement Study
• Avonmouth Bridge – 174m main span box girder bridge – assessment and investigation
• Prince of Wales Bridge – Gantry Assessment
• £3M Banff Bridge scour protection design
• £20M Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
• £120M Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside
• £80M Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland

Qualifications

• Developed experience and expertise within Structures field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of structural design processes and procedures.
• Ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and Client’s requirements.
• Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard.
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools (e.g. LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness.
• Has a good understanding of Safety, Health & Welfare and risk assessment.
• Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management, and ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines.
• Incorporated or Chartered status with Engineers Ireland, ICE or IStructE, or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned is desirable and may be essential on particular contracts.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.

Benefits

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
• Save with Amey programme – access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks.

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, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.