As Senior Engineer (Bridges) you will lead and mentor aStructures team within Amey Consulting Structures in Edinburgh, delivering technically sound bridge schemes from conception to handover. You will manage projects, liaise with clients and suppliers, and drive health and safety while shaping maintenance and refurbishment strategies for major crossings. You’ll work across high-profile projects and complex structures, contributing to sustainable infrastructure and safety-first outcomes. This role offers high impact through leadership, technical excellence, and engagement with multi-disciplinary teams.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous pension scheme
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Family-friendly policies
Affin ity Networks for diverse communities
Two Social Impact Days per year
Responsibilities
Lead a design team and deliver technically sound engineering solutions
Own projects from quotation to handover and manage workload
Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings, and scheme deliverables
Mentor junior staff and act as Delegated Engineer
Coordinate with clients and suppliers and respond to queries
Contribute to bids and work-winning activities
Drive Health and Safety practices within the team
Manage a small, single-discipline technical team and ensure deliverables align with other disciplines
Key requirements
Experience in the Structures field, gained in an Engineer role or equivalent
Ability to produce or oversee technically sound solutions meeting standards and client requirements
Proficient in relevant software/tools (e.g., LUSAS, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design)
Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment knowledge (CDM)
Experience in risk management, interface management, and coordination with other disciplines
Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or IStructE or equivalent (desirable)
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject (or demonstrable equivalent)
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