Purpose of the role

Amey undertake Structural Examinations, Structural Assessments, Operational Property Inspections, Earthworks Examinations, Technical Monitoring and provide Rapid Response services for Network Rail in several routes throughout the United Kingdom.

We are looking for a Civil Engineer with rail experience to join our team in Southern Region, to undertake the engineering review of completed examination reports, detailed and visual examinations of bridges, viaducts, retaining walls, ancillary assets and tunnels.

About the role

• Support the Regional Structures Engineer in technical and engineering issues.
• Undertake structure examinations and tunnel examinations (STE4/STE6) of Network Rail’s civil assets and submit reports to meet contract timescales and Network Rail standards.
• Carry out Technical Monitoring of structures, using total station surveying equipment as required.
• Undertake the process of engineering (STE2) review and submission of examination reports, including risk scoring and recommendations, in accordance with the contract specification. This requires a sound understanding of different material types, repair techniques and structural mechanics.
• Prepare remits/drawings for intrusive and non-intrusive HCE examinations.(hidden critical element)
• Undertake the role as On-Call Duty Manager on a c1:8 rota. This is to provide engineering support to Examiners attending bridge strikes or following identification of a defect requiring urgent attention.
• Undertake site observations/audits of completed reports as part of Engineering Assurance.
• Undertake special investigations as directed by the Regional Structures Engineer.
• Attend and support technical briefings to the route examination teams.
• Liaise with the route examination teams in order to ensure that technically compliant reports are produced in a consistent manner with minimal rejections.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Network Rail, in order that their technical requirements are fully understood and implemented.

What we are looking for

• Must have experience of working in a Civil Engineering role within the rail industry
• Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
• Degree or HNC/HND in civil or structural engineering.
• Computer literate with a full working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Working towards Institution of Civil Engineering IEng. professional qualification.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Training:

• Demonstrable railway industry experience in structures examination, maintenance or assessment.
• Relevant experience of working in an engineering role in a railway operating environment.
• STE2 competent.
• STE4 competent.
• STE6 Tunnel Engineer.

Experienced coach and/or mentor

About the contract

You will join our examination team and undertake examinations of structures from the smallest of retaining walls to the large and unique River Thames rail bridges.

A varied working week of site-based activities and flexible office/home based working will keep you engaged. Your valued input will ensure the continued safe running of the Southern Railway. Training and mentoring will be provided and tailored, based on your level of experience.

About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition, you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.