Senior Technology Engineer in Birmingham

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 permanent Senior Technology Engineer to join our Consulting Energy, Lighting & Technology Practice based in our Birmingham office. We also welcome applications from across our shared office spaces in Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol. Amey Consulting are a design partner to National Highways in the delivery of the largest and most comprehensive renewals programme ever launched. Through the Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) we support National Highways in the design and delivery of significant investment in operational roadside technology renewals over the remainder of the current RIS2 and future RIS3 periods. We also provide services on National Highways frameworks, including SPaTS2, OTCF and ITCF, with growing consulting opportunities in the technology arena.

The role

As a Senior Technology Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Technology Team leads on a variety of operational roadside technology schemes while taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers. Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team to produce technically sound engineering design solutions, complying with all relevant technical DMRB and other technology standards and client requirements, often working unsupervised.
• The preparation and checking of technology designs or studies, 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.
• Coordinating with other design disciplines for their inputs to designs.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within your portfolio, controlling elements of budget and costs associated with the production of deliverables under your control or influence.
• Liaising with client, contractors and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to technical queries, etc.
• Carrying out site visits as required to inform designs or assist in scheme delivery.
• Compilation of as‑built records and documentation for technology scheme handover in accordance with MCH 1349 (including Health & Safety Files).
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function.

What you will bring to us

• Developed experience and technical knowledge of operational roadside technology, probably gained in a Technology Engineer role or equivalent.
• Incorporated or Chartered status, or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned, is desirable.
• Able to produce 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.
• Can check deliverables to a good standard and take ownership of this.
• A good knowledge of the various operational technology systems present on the UK road network.
• Experienced in undertaking project‑related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness.
• Has a very good understanding of design and site safety 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.
• Supervisory and people‑manager skills.
• Capable of managing a small team of internal designers and coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams.

What we can offer you

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. 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 why Investors in People place us among the top 1% of employers. 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 to our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns. With a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

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. Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• 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 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.