Lead Senior Engineer

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team in Bristol
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As a Lead Senior Drainage Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in managing the design and delivery of projects on the Highways account. This would allow for a wide-ranging scope of mainly small and medium sized projects but with some larger projects included. There will be a particular focus drainage design using Causeway Flow and assisting with developing in house drainage team capabilities.

Causeway Flow experience is highly preferable.

Responsibilities include :

• To lead a team to product 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.
• Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function
• Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team

• 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

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 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.

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance…