Amey

Senior Drainage Engineer

Amey

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bristol • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • To lead a team to produce technically sound highways engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
  • The preparation and checking of designs in accordance with DMRB and other national design codes, 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
  • 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 at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
  • Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function
  • Drive effective health and safety practices within the team

Requirements

  • Developed drainage design experience and expertise within the Highways Civil Engineering field, probably gained in an Engineer role or equivalent
  • Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions including highways drainage, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks
  • Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
  • Capable of acting as Engineering Design Lead for a larger project where required under the terms of the commission.
  • Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools, in particular Causeway Flow.
  • Demonstrates good commercial awareness
  • Has a very good understanding of CDM 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.
  • Can act as Principal Designer for appropriate projects
  • Successful completion of either the professional review or end point assessment, resulting in the award of Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence
  • Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.
Benefits
  • 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.
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
highways engineeringdrainage designengineering designrisk assessmentproject managementcost managementhealth and safety managementtechnical standards compliancedesign checkingcommercial awareness
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationteam managementclient liaisonproblem-solvingsupervisioncollaborationwork winningdecision makingattention to detail
Certifications
Incorporated statusChartered statusprofessional reviewend point assessment