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Lead Senior Engineer – Consulting Highways (Hybrid Role, Cardiff)
Requisition ID: 8164
About Amey
Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, specialising in transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our work drives sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance quality of life and protect our shared future.
We thrive on a strong set of values: safety, insight, and collaboration—guiding every action and project we deliver.
The Opportunity
We are inviting applications for a permanent Lead Senior Engineer role within our Consulting Highways team, based in Cardiff with a hybrid working model. This role is well-suited to candidates across South East Wales and beyond.
The Team & Scope
The Cardiff Highways team operates within the following frameworks and accounts, supporting exciting projects across Wales:
- South East Wales Technical and Professional Services Framework (SEWTAPS)
- South West & Mid Wales Regional Civil Engineering Services Framework (SWMWRCES)
- South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA)
- North & Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency
Roles in this team include Project Manager and Design Manager positions, with direct client exposure to public sector customers in Wales.
Role Overview
The Lead Senior Civil Engineer plays a pivotal role within the Design team, supporting National Highways—our primary client. This position involves delivering high-calibre technical solutions, mentoring designers, and leading small-scale engineering projects independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver technically robust engineering solutions that adhere to relevant standards, client mandates, and project constraints (safety, cost, quality, programme).
- Lead and oversee the preparation of designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation, ensuring they align with deliverable objectives:
- Technical soundness
- Cost optimization
- Programme compliance
- Mentor junior team members in technical tasks, taking accountability for their quality and deliverables:
- Onboard, guide, and coach colleagues
- Ensure alignment with project governance
- Ensure commercial success of projects in their portfolio:
- Cost control and budget management
- Cost estimation for deliverables
- Collaborate with clients and suppliers at peer-level:
- Attend progress meetings
- Resolve technical queries
- Ensure timely information exchange
- Assist with business development and proposal responses, contributing to the workspace of tenders and layering biddable experience.
- Champion health and safety best practices within the team, fostering culture and accountability in safety policy.
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What We Will Expect From You
Technical & Deliverables Competencies
- Substantial Senior Engineer experience or equivalent technical leadership credentials.
- Ability to design to standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and with oversight over junior design staff.
- Proficiency in:
- Completion Design and Management (CDM) Regulations (e.g., aware of Amey’s Integrated Management System).
- Design and specification processes with the ability to establish formal safety case checks.
- Familiarity with both analysis tools and technically rigorous software/calculation packages.
- Advanced expertise in health & safety risk management: Understanding of hazards, risk assessments, and mitigation controls on complex schemes.
- Capable of acting as Principal Designated Contractor (PDC) on designated contracts.
Leadership & People
- People management experience, comfortably overseeing a multi-skilled technical team of 4–6 colleagues.
- Results-driven with clear focus areas, ensuring high standards of work production while fostering a safe, collaborative team culture.
Compliance & Professional Licensing
- An affiliated professional qualification (Incorporated Engineer, Chartered Engineer, or other relevant industry recognition) is desirable and may be essential for certain projects/accounts.
- Additional competencies in supply chain engagement and client liaison (e.g., instances of negotiating terms with external suppliers) are beneficial.
What We Offer You
Our Investor-in-People Commitments
We are ranked in the top 1% of UK employers for commitment to people—our biggest asset. Joining Amey means access to flexibility, career development, and generous benefits designed to support an equally rewarding personal life.
1. Career Development
- Aligned career pathway via our progression framework, complemented by mentorship and skills training.
- Bonus incentives for achieving professional qualifications.
- Success is measurable, with recognition and support to progress your ambitions.
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2. Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- Hybrid, part-time, and flexible working patterns.
- Diverse office locations across the UK tailored to your home commute.
3. Wellbeing & Support
- Health cash plan, 24-hour GP consultations, comprehensive disability/mental health support programmes.
- Wellbeing Wednesday, ambassadors, and emboldened workforces focused on your holistic well-being.
- Opt-in benefits: Dental voucher schemes, discounted gym access.
4. EDI & Inclusion
Our affinity networks foster inclusion and belonging across diverse dimensions:
- Women@Amey, NeuroDiversity Support
- Armed Forces Connection, Multicultural Networking
- Pride, Diversability, Parents & Carers Guilds
- Open discussions around diversity and psychological safety in every forum.
5. Social Value & Community Commitment
- Paid ‘Community Involvement Days’: Dedicate two business days/year to chosen charities.
- Integrated community along with volunteer fundraising initiatives.
6. Pension & Generous Leave
- 4.5% company pension contribution.
- Minimum 24 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays).
7. Discounts & Holistic Perks
Access via our Discount Network (cycle2work, promotions, day/night deals) and charity donations.
Our Commitment to You
At Amey Consulting, we believe that individuality drives innovation. Every Ameyian is encouraged:
- To raise their hand, stretch, and succeed.
- To proactively recognise and nurture their ambitions as well as shared institutional goals.
- To be rewarded for grounded commitment while receiving transparent, tailored support.
Application Guidance
Inclusion & Diversity Promise We welcome applications from all minority groups and candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds. Individuals with disabilities or requiring reasonable adjustments are strongly encouraged to contact our team at: 📧 peopleservices@amey.co.uk
Your application will be treated confidentially, and representations to guarantee reasonable adaptations during recruitment are invited at every stage. Your first contact with Amey starts with help.
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