Technical Director in England

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Technical Director to join our Amey Consulting Structures team in the Midlands. You will be a technical specialist and subject matter expert on existing bridges, providing direction, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers. You will direct the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and undertake the people manager role when required by the business. The main focus of the role is as an inward facing subject matter expert, providing direction to technical teams and supporting a technical excellence agenda. You must have proven experience leading the development of innovative engineering solutions and whole life‑cycle strategies for existing bridges.

The role

• To act as a technical specialist and subject matter expert, providing direction, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
• Leading and directing 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.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives up to director level, including presenting proposals.
• Identifying opportunities for technical initiatives and sponsoring their development.
• Leading the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function, including the role of bid director.
• 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:

• Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.
• Fellowship of the professional institution to which the individual is aligned, already held or to be gained within six months of commencement in the role.
• Applies deep expertise of engineering theory and principles to rarely seen situations which require the creation of an outcome from first principles.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with ability to manage others.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of the project scope and acts as Design Team Lead for both minor and major projects.
• Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Good ability to check work produced by others and able to validate and approve the use of new tools.
• Excellent knowledge of suppliers and the services they provide, maintained through regular contact.
• Excellent oral communicator, able to present arguments and ideas very well to peers, more senior colleagues and clients.
• Can deliver internal training workshops and presentations to clients.
• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of CDM and risk assessment.
• Highly experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.
• Is capable of acting as Principal Designer for all projects.
• Demonstrates a very good ability to resolve possible interface clashes and manages interfaces within their own discipline.
• Supervisory and people manager skills.
• Capable of directing the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager role when required by the business.
• Subject matter expert within the relevant technical field, with experience probably gained in a Principal Engineer role or equivalent.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.