Senior Technician in Reading

We 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 permanent Senior Technician to join our Consulting Structures Practice in Glasgow/Edinburgh/Perth with shared office space. We welcome applications from Structural Engineers across these regions. We deliver a range of local, national and international infrastructure projects for clients including Transport Scotland, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities and Contractors. We have secured multiple long-term contracts and continue to grow and expand into new regions and markets.

Recent / ongoing projects include:

• £1.2bn Scotland North East and South West Trunk Road Network Management Contracts
• £240m Avonmouth and Severn Bridges SBIM contract
• £30m ADEPT Live Labs 2 Decarbonisation programme
• £300m M8M73M74 Motorway Improvements
• Midlands Highway Alliance Plus consultancy framework
• £1bn A66 Northern Transpennine
• £10bn The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
• £20M Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
• £120m Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside
• Carmyle-Westburn Viaduct
• £80m Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland
• £10m Forth Road Bridge Truss End Links Replacement

The role

As a Senior Technician, you’ll see your work from early design to the very end result, and every project will be different from the last. You’ll feel inspired to challenge yourself, as well as your colleagues. You’ll have the opportunity to thrive and we’ll help you shape your career whether through further qualification, learning new skills or whatever else you need to achieve your ambitions.

You will be responsible for or assist with:

• Working in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
• The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function.
• Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full-time but temporary role and including out of hours working.
• Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business.

What you will bring to us:

• Level 3, 4 or 5 qualification in an appropriate subject, i.e. a Level 3 Diploma, HNC, HND or a foundation degree.
• Engineering Technician (EngTech) status already held or to be gained whilst in the role.
• Vocational qualifications and competencies as determined by the requirements of the role, e.g. Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS), Network Rail STE competency, Personal Track Safety (PTS), Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA), Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers’ Association (PASMA), confined spaces, asbestos awareness, working at height etc.
• Able to demonstrate basic technical and professional skills within the relevant technical discipline, probably gained during higher education and possibly supplemented by a period of industrial placement or vacation work or through successful completion of a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

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.
• 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. We’ll 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.