Assistant Engineer

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Assistant Engineer

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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 deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by strong values of safety, insight and collaboration.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Engineer to join our Consulting Structures Team. With shared office space in Perth, Motherwell and Edinburgh, we invite applications from across Scotland.

Amey Consulting Scotland Team designs some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across Scotland with cumulative values in excess of £1bn. We manage the Southwest and Northeast Trunk Road Network Management contracts, plus a diverse portfolio of major roads, bridges and transportation projects with Transport Scotland, local authorities and contractors nationwide.

These long‑term contracts provide excellent opportunities for technical, engineering and professional design staff at all career stages to be involved in some of the most exciting and challenging engineering projects associated with Scotland’s arterial road network.

As an Assistant Engineer you will play an important part in every stage of a project, from inception to completion.

• Work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions
• Support the management and technical delivery of projects from start to finish, including:
  • Design development
  • Principal Inspections / Special Inspections
  • Feasibility and other technical reports
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme
• Support effective health and safety practices within the team

• Developed experience and expertise within the Civil Engineering field, probably gained in a Graduate Engineer role or equivalent
• Knowledge of highways design processes and procedures
• Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working without significant supervision and moving towards overseeing more junior members of staff
• Experience in following procedures associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of technical and specification processes and a growing ownership for the production of deliverables with appropriate supervision
• Good competence with relevant software and similar analytical tools
• Basic understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Experience in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the different interfaces on projects
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject

Amey recognises that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why 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. 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.

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