Civil Engineer - Water / Principal Scour Management

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Title: Civil Engineer - Water / Principal Scour Management

Requisition ID: 7982

The Opportunity

Amey Engineering teams improve the environment and create sustainable flooding solutions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients, providing consultancy design services for Local Authorities, Strategic and Local transport providers and organisations delivering National Infrastructure. We make our towns and cities better places to live by improving connectivity, flood resilience, sustainability and quality of life.

The role

Due to the increased workload, we are seeking to recruit a Principal Scour Management Engineer / Team Leader.The successful candidate will undertake and oversee the production of Scour Risk Management plans, scour assessments, feasibility studies and design, leading a dedicated scour team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the Flooding and Water Management team in Scotland in our Edinburgh or Glasgow offices, providing effective support and assistance to Engineers and team leaders on a variety of scour-related schemes .

We are working on a range of scour management projects for Transport Scotland, Regional Authorities in Scotland, Wales, South-West and Midlands areas, National Highways and Network Rail, and looking to expand further in these areas. We are also confirmed as the lead engineering consultant working with the NI Department for Infrastructure (DFI) on their Water and Departmental Delivery contract for the next five years, as well as NI Transport Asset Management and Translink contracts.

Being an experiencedPrincipal Scour Management Engineer at Amey Consulting, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you most enjoy. Whether it’s further training to broaden your skills, working more closely with your clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop effective concept design solutions that are consistent with the project brief
• Undertake a wide range of scour-related work on all aspects of the functions design and maintenance .
• Implement effective, value for money and innovative solutions to meet technical and project requirements .
• Progress projects through preliminary and detailed design with emphasis on client requirements and innovation .
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations .
• Supervise, mentor and developteam membersfromseniorengineers,through to graduate engineers and technicians .
• Assist with contract preparation together with project planning and programming .
• Project administration reporting to the Project Manager including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets, inspection work, feasibility studies, cost estimating for works and fees .
• Support the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts.
• Inspection work, feasibility studies, cost estimating for works and fees .
• Effective management and response of project-related correspondence .
• Checks to ensure compliance with the Integrated Management Systemand assist in the development .
• Prepare and check feasibi lity studies, appraisal/assessment reports and other written documents .
• Development of engineering solutions and presenting engineeringoptions .
• Complete performance appraisals with direct reports and provide learning and development opportunities wherepossible .

What you will bring to us:

• Can demonstrate high-level experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent.
• Can demonstrate an ability to produce or oversee the production of technically

sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client

requirements.

• Have extensive experience in Scour Risk Management.
• Have experience in managing project-related tasks associated with health, safety and

welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

• Are experienced in the application of technical governance procedures within a consulting engineering environment.
• Have a Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject.
• Have Chartered status held with an appropriate professional body.
• Know technical governance procedures and how they are applied within a

consulting engineering environment.

• Are an accredited training manager with a relevant professional institution, e.g. Supervising Civil Engineer for the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Are capable of acting as lead or engineering day-to-day main contact for a

a project where required under the terms of the commission.

What we can offer you:

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 benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.Youwillhave the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plusbankholidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work schemeandaccess to discountedgym membership
• OurSave with Ameyprogrammegives you access tothousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
• Family friendly policiesfor new parents or if youprovide care for a dependant
• Membership of ourAffinityNetworkswhoconnect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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