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Hybrid in Manchester·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Manchester
- Contract
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Apply by Monday 30 November
- Holiday
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Skills
Nice to have
Amey is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Manchester.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A Degree/Masters qualification in a relevant discipline
- Relevant experience in highway engineering, particularly local roads and S278 layouts
- The ability to work in a commercial and customer focused way which achieves programme, meets performance targets and generates income
- Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
- A good understanding of Manual for Streets, DMRB, other national standards, best practice guidance, local standards etc.
- A good understanding of the CDM regulations and their relevance to highway design
- The ability to support the preparation of briefs for fee quotes for delivery of services when required
- Can deliver on time, within budget and to the quality required
- Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
- Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
- Competitive salary and compensation
- Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - holiday structure
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
- Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Civil Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team in Manchester.
Amey delivers high-quality, innovative, and sustainable engineering solutions across the UK. And provide a diverse range of opportunities for personal and professional development, whether you are working on long-term, high-value projects or smaller, community-focused initiatives. With the frameworks Amey is part of, you will have the opportunity to influence infrastructure projects that shape the region's future.
We strongly encourage the development towards a professional qualification with a recognised Institution and pride ourselves on mentoring our staff. To show our commitment to development of our staff we offer a comprehensive Chartership bonus.
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
What you'll do
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Highways Engineer to support our Design and Development team. As a Civil Engineer, you will support the Senior Engineer and lead junior Engineers in the design and delivery of multiple highway projects ranging from junction improvements to new roads and bridges. Responsibilities include:
- To work 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.
- Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of workload.
- 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.
How you'll work
The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, but we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.
We want to hear from you if you have
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.
Apply today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Hiring process
3 steps2 interviewsa task to dono fixed timeframe in all
Application
Psychometric testing
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.
Competency-based interview
The Resourcing team briefs you beforehand.
Assessment centre
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.
- No fixed timeframe for the selection process.
- Feedback is available to every candidate who attends an interview.
- Interview travel expenses are not reimbursed.
About Amey
- Industry
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Headquarters
- Birmingham, UK
In their own words
Additional information
We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We are 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 support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
Location
Amey · M1 4BT
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