2019-08-07
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Glasgow
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - Scotland, Glasgow
Job Summary
AECOM are one of the world’s leading consultancies. To be the best in the industry, we hire the best. Year after year our company is expanding in more ways than one, which means possibilities for you to thrive and grow.
At AECOM we want to support you and your career development with the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, and challenge you to reach your potential. We value your commitment to us and work hard to ensure you achieve your career goals. Opportunities aren’t limited to a wide spectrum of projects, and to travel in and out of the UK.
Our Glasgow based Strategic Highways team currently has vacancies for Senior Highway Engineers. You will take responsibility in all aspects of highway design to work on local, national and international schemes from our city centre office.
You will join AECOM’s established highways business which continues to expand following several major project wins. We would like to hear from individuals who have demonstrable highways experience, a sound technical background and business development capabilities that share our enthusiasm and determination to develop our business.
The Glasgow office has an established track record of successfully delivering road schemes and works closely with other disciplines from Bridges, Geotechnical, Environment, Transport Planning and Development Sectors.
The team workload ranges from feasibility studies to scheme designs, working with a variety of clients both from the public and private sector including design & build partnerships with contractors
Current projects being undertaken by our Scottish Strategic Highways team include:
A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout;
A9 Berriedale Braes;
A303 Stonehenge;
M42 Junction 6;
Aberdeen to Inverness Railway Improvements;
Scotland Excel Framework.
Whilst the above highlights some of our local projects there are also significant opportunities for the right candidate to contribute to a wider UK & Ireland portfolio of projects including our recent wins for Highways England and HS2.
Job responsibilities include:
Production of technical design information including, drawings and specifications
Ensuring compliance with all relevant technical standards
Delivery of all specified project outcomes on time, within budget and to the quality required
Writing and overseeing the preparation of contract documents and technical reports as required
Coaching, mentoring and developing junior staff
Managing and developing both internal and external client relationships
Identification and management of project risks
Managing the workload and the technical management and oversight of design team members
Preparation of designer’s risk assessments
Technical management of medium sized projects or tasks
Undertake checks of designs completed by others
Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, using tools for information sharing such as Business Collaborator and ProjectWise
Writing and overseeing the preparation of contract documents and technical reports
Flexibility and adaptability to operate within a rapidly changing environment
Work Life
Staff morale is important to us, so as well as providing you with the opportunity to work on some iconic projects and supporting your career, we also think that the day to day stuff is important too.
Our state of the art offices are open plan for that real team feel. They are filled with all the tools and equipment to assist you to do your job to the best of your ability. We have onsite free hot drink facilities on each floor as well as weekly fresh fruit boxes delivered to each floor. Each of our offices has a social team to encourage a good work /life balance with your co-workers.
Flexible Working
Life is different for each of us. But here at AECOM we believe your work / life balance is important. We are support equal opportunities and therefore offer flexible working within our roles.
Minimum Requirements
For this role, we are seeking experienced Highways Engineers with the following attributes:
Chartered Engineer(or working towards chartership) with experience of Highway Design in directly relevant fields
Knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques and procedures
Understanding of design principles and ability to practically apply them
Full lifecycle experience across a range of projects
Significant technical design experience across a range of disciplines to DMRB and MCHW
Demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety including CDM
Client focused being able to anticipate future customer needs
Full clean driving licence
Excellent oral and written communication skills
In addition you will have proven design experience, delivering to quality, time and budget. You will have experience of working collaboratively as part of a team developing a range of major highway and infrastructure projects. The role will suit a self-motivated individual who is aspiring to take a lead role in delivering high quality projects assisting the Project Manager in the design development of schemes.
Preferred Qualifications
MEng degree in Civil Engineering desirable
Chartered Engineer and member of a professional institution.
Highways Design experience
Design and Build Experience
Site Supervision experience
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Transportation
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 213191BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.