Highways Principal Engineers

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Engineer to join our Amey Consulting Highways team in UK.

Our Amey Consulting Highways Team are involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across UK.

We have fantastic opportunities for a wide range of Principal
Structures Engineers to join our Amey Consulting team across Scotland and the North of England
, with offices in Motherwell, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Staffordshire, Midlands and North Wales
.

We welcome applications from Principal
Highways Engineers who can commute to any of these locations on a hybrid basis.

Amey delivers engineering consultancy services to infrastructure clients throughout the UK and overseas. Our experienced engineering teams support the whole asset lifecycle through design, construction, inspection, assessment and maintenance. We take pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients, with our award-winning projects recognised across the industry.

As our pipeline of work continues to grow, we are seeking talented engineering professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure.

We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns, helping you achieve the right balance between your career and personal commitments.

As a Principal Highways Engineer you will be a technical team leader, providing effective support and assistance to your Design Team, and support the Structures Practice in delivering their portfolio of schemes for Clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Technical Leadership
  :
  Provide advice, guidance, and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients, and suppliers.
• Design Management
  :
  Lead the preparation and review of designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Commercial Oversight
  :
  Manage project budgets and costs to ensure commercial success.
• Client and Supplier Liaison
  :
  Engage with client and supplier representatives, including presenting proposals.
• Bid Preparation
  :
  Lead and contribute to bid preparation, including technical and commercial offers, with accountability to the bid director.
• People Management
  :
  Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
• Sustainable Solutions Development
  :
  Assist in developing practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures at all project stages.
• Structural Analysis
  :
  Undertake and review structural analysis, design, and assessment calculations.
• Technical Document Management
  :
  Manage the production of carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings, reports, and other technical documents.
• Multi‑disciplinary Representation
  :
  Represent the structures practice in multi‑disciplinary projects and meetings with clients and stakeholders.

• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (ICE/IStructE).
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDM and risk assessment, experienced in managing and communicating project hazards and risks, and capable of acting as Principal Designer.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as DMRB and Eurocodes.
• Apply engineering theory to complex situations, adapting concepts for optimal outcomes.
• Expertise in design and specification processes, with the ability to manage and lead project teams.
• Excellent oral communication skills, able to present ideas effectively to peers, senior colleagues, clients, and deliver training workshops.
• Ability to resolve interface clashes and manage discipline‑specific interfaces.
• Strong supervisory and people management skills, capable of managing technical teams across various locations and projects.
• Extensive experience with highway structures and / or major bridges, with a solid understanding of structural behaviour and analysis.
• Proficiency in software such as Lusas or Midas is mandatory.

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…