Senior Civil Engineer

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent
Senior Civil Engineer to join our Structures Assessments (CAFA) account in York, Liverpool, Cardiff or Crawley. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

In this role, you will play an important part in the assessment of rail structures, including Underline bridges, Overline bridges, Footbridges, Under crofts, Canopies, Train sheds, Side Bridges and Tunnels (that directly support external traffic loads).

This role offers you the unique opportunity to be a part of a varied team supporting a full range of Engineering technical grades, whilst continually learning and developing your own skills further.

• Preparation and check of technical assessment/design remits, calculations, reports and drawings, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Preparation for and undertaking inspection/examination of assets, providing on-site technical leadership, where required.
• Maintaining high technical standards, consistent with the project Technical Specification and in accordance with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations relevant standards and HSEQ documentation.
• Maintaining knowledge of industry best practice and where appropriate applying best practice and independent engineering judgement within the team environment.
• Leading the supervision and mentoring of less experienced or junior staff in the production of technical drawings, reports, calculations and provision of feedback as appropriate.
• Providing office or contract level support to the training, mentoring and development of staff to achieve appropriate professional qualifications and career ambitions, playing an active role in the delivery of training programmes.
• Engaging in client and third‑party liaison and maintaining good working relationships that enhance the reputation of the company.
• Ensuring that health, safety and environmental compliance requirements, including the CDM Regulations, are applied within a defined proportion of the Structures Assessment team (CAFA business).
• Working with the project team in the preparation of cost estimates and subsequent successful delivery of commissions to programme, within budget and to the client's requirements.

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Principal Civil Engineer.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded/apprenticeship/membership, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to award‑winning programmes like Leadership Development and Multicultural Leadership programmes.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days!
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access an online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• Social Impact: Participate in community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or an associated subject - or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng through ICE, CIHT or IStructE) or working towards.
• Thoroughly conversant with industry design/analysis software, e.g. Superstress, Lusas, Tedds, Master series, STAAD, Archie‑M, Ring, etc.
• Proven experience in railway structure inspection, assessment and design schemes.
• Strong experience in the assessment/design of all major construction materials, including historical…