Senior Consultant Software Developer

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 Senior Consultant - Full Stack Developer to join our Digital, Data and Technology Team within our Consulting Business Unit. Amey Consulting is a leading consultancy that drives innovation through data and technology, enhancing our clients’ business operations and processes. We provide solutions that drive insights, improve decision-making, and define a digital strategy that supports our client’s vision, transforming and enabling them to become leaders in a rapidly changing technology and data landscape.

As a Senior Consultant, you will be aspiring leader within our DDaT team and will work alongside an experienced pool of other software developers, solution architects, product owners, project managers, business analysts, data scientists and AI experts, among others.

Responsibilities:

• Developing prototypes to evaluate proof of concept and value, with the freedom to test out new technologies to identify novel solutions in various problem domains.
• Developing production-ready software solutions.
• Helping to define and drive the use of solution design patterns.
• Collaborating with people from the wider team within the business unit, including data scientists and domain experts, to form and support multi-disciplinary teams.
• Continually developing your skills and experience through a combination of formal and on-the-job learning.
• Developing personal expertise and support the development of fellow team members.
• Taking responsibility for the delivery of particular parts of projects to meet or exceed the expectations of the client.
• Ensure project work is delivered in compliance with the Project Control Framework and Technical Assurance Board to agreed standards and targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Assurance regulations.
• Deputise for Principal Consultant, when required.
• Developing the skills to manage, develop, coach, develop and mentor team members (as needed).
• Understanding, and support where requested, annual business objectives, plans and budgets for business area.
• Operating according to One Amey principles and have a clear understanding of systems and processes.
• Working with others on the team to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems within the infrastructure sector either on existing commissions or by attracting research and development funding.
• Collaborating with Amey colleagues to develop the company profile and enhance the overall offering that Amey takes to market.

What you will bring to us:

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience and evidence of success in a similar role.
• Experience of development, deployment, and operation of cloud solutions especially in Azure.
• Experience/Knowledge of Azure components such as web apps, API management, SQL/NoSQL databases, security components etc would be advantageous.
• Full stack individuals are highly desirable with proficiency in .NET Core, React, SQL.
• Either front-end (React) or backend (.NET Core) individuals will also be considered.
• Experience/Awareness of CI/CD particularly Azure DevOps.
• Experience/Familiarity with agile/scrum delivery.
• Any skills in spatial data/GIS would be advantageous.
• Experience of building data/charting heavy dashboards will be advantageous.
• Self-motivated individual with good organisation and communication skills.
• Desire to continuously develop skills and acquire new technical competence along with a willing, enthusiastic and flexible approach to working.

Project Controls

• Demonstrated expertise in balancing financial and technical requirements to ensure successful project management outcomes.
• Proven experience in leading and managing small to medium teams to deliver projects effectively and efficiently.
• Skilled in building strong client/stakeholder relationships and providing customer-focused solutions that address key client needs and deliver maximum value.

Business Development

• Strong communication skills enabling you to build rapport within teams and across diverse clients.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bid writing capabilities and previous experience in tenders is advantageous but not necessary.
• A network within your industry, with the aim of developing this further is advantageous but not necessary.

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.

Other benefits

• 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. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.