Engineering Technician

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Engineering Technician
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Amey is a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Technician to join our Consulting Structures Practice in Scotland.

As a Senior Technician at Amey Consulting, you’ll see your work from early design to the very end result, and every project will be different from the last. You’ll feel inspired to challenge yourself, as well as your colleagues. You’ll have the opportunity to thrive and we’ll help you shape your career whether through further qualification, learning new skills or whatever else you need to achieve your ambitions.

• Work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements; work unsupervised and supervise more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. Oversee the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and take responsibility for their actions.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings, respond to queries etc.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function.
• Work on site, either visiting or full‑time but temporary, including out of hours working.
• Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
• Meet budget targets and deadlines set by the manager but have no responsibility for the financial performance of the project.

• Level 3, 4 or 5 qualification in an appropriate subject (e.g. Level 3 Diploma, HNC, HND, foundation degree).
• Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) status already held or to be gained whilst in the role.
• Vocational qualifications and competencies as required (e.g. Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS), Network Rail STE competency, Personal Track Safety (PTS), Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA), Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers’ Association (PASMA), confined spaces, asbestos awareness, working at height etc).
• Ability to demonstrate basic technical and professional skills within the relevant technical discipline, probably gained during higher education and possibly supplemented by a period of industrial placement, vacation work or a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

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 programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

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, Neuro Diversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

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