Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers

PAE Government Services Inc.; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is expanding its UK Ground Engineering capability to support diverse Defence, Nuclear, Environment and infrastructure projects. We seek Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers at Consultant and Senior levels, with expertise in ground investigation and geotechnical design.

Roles are based in Harwell, Oxfordshire with other UK offices available. The work blends office and site activity, including fieldwork across the UK, and offers professional development and Chartered

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or related ground engineering discipline
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous but not essential
• Chartership with a relevant professional body would be beneficial for Senior role
• Experience with ground investigations and interpretation of field/lab data
• Understanding of soil/rock behaviour and geotechnical principles
• Experience preparing geotechnical desk studies and interpretative reports
• Knowledge of geotechnical analysis applicable to your background

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical and engineering geological desk studies and interpret historical data
• Plan and supervise land and overwater ground investigations with appropriate scopes and schedules
• Conduct field mapping and geomorphological assessments
• Log and interpret soil and rock per relevant standards
• Prepare ground investigation reports and geotechnical assessments
• Develop and refine ground models and identify hazards/constraints
• Interpret geological/hydrogeological data to support project teams
• Provide practical ground condition advice to multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to bids, proposals and scopes of work
• Support technical construction assurance and site observations
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define scope and deliverables

Skills

Geotechnical design

Desk studies

Field investigations

Ground modelling

Technical reporting

Education

Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering degree

Postgraduate MSc/PhD advantageous

Chartership with a professional body beneficial

Tools

Wallap

Plaxis

Geostudio

Rocscience

OpenGround

Leapfrog

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

• free single medical cover and digital GP service
• family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our UK Ground Engineering capability to support a growing portfolio of diverse projects across the Defence, Nuclear, Environment and government‑owned critical infrastructure sectors. We are seeking Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers at both Consultant and Senior levels, particularly those with experience spanning one or both of the following areas: Ground investigation, characterisation, engineering geological assessment, and Geotechnical analysis and design.

Location

Harwell, Oxfordshire is our preferred base, although opportunities are available at other Amentum UK offices depending on the successful candidate.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing geotechnical and engineering geological desk studies, including the review and interpretation of historical information, geological mapping, development of ground models and preliminary ground risk assessments
• Planning and supervision of land and overwater ground investigations, including preparation of appropriate scopes, specifications, schedules and supporting documentation
• Field mapping, geomorphological assessment and engineering geological walkovers
• Logging and interpretation of soil and rock in accordance with relevant standards
• Preparation of ground investigation reports, factual and interpretative reports, and geotechnical/engineering geological assessments
• Development and refinement of ground models, including identification of geotechnical hazards, uncertainties and constraints
• Assessment and interpretation of geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical information to support wider project teams
• Geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining walls, slope stabilisation, ground improvement and other ground engineering applications
• Input to multidisciplinary projects and provision of practical advice on ground conditions and ground‑related risks
• Technical construction assurance, site support and observation
• Contribution to bids, proposals, fee estimates and scopes of work
• Liaison with clients and project stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate findings and develop appropriate scopes of work

The role will involve a combination of office and site‑based work, and candidates should be comfortable undertaking and supervising fieldwork at locations across the UK.

Consultant

At Consultant level, you will have practical industry experience and be able to undertake geotechnical and engineering geological tasks with an appropriate level of technical guidance and review. You will contribute to desk studies, ground investigations, analysis, interpretation, design and reporting, as appropriate to your technical background, while continuing to develop your technical judgement and project delivery experience.

Senior

At Senior level, you will be an experienced Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer able to take greater responsibility for the planning, management and delivery of geotechnical and engineering geology work. You will work with a greater degree of technical independence, contribute to client and project discussions, provide technical guidance and review, and mentor and support the development of junior colleagues.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• A degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or another relevant ground engineering discipline
• A relevant postgraduate qualification such as an MSc or PhD would be advantageous but is not essential
• Chartership with a relevant professional body (i.e. CEng or CGeol) would be beneficial for the Senior role
• Practical experience of ground engineering, ground investigations and site‑based GI activities, including the interpretation of field and laboratory test data
• A good understanding of soil and/or rock behaviour and the principles of engineering geology and geotechnical engineering
• Experience preparing or contributing to geotechnical desk studies and interpretative reports
• Experience of geotechnical analysis and/or engineering geological assessment appropriate to your technical background
• Knowledge of technical specifications and drawings for construction purposes
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, guidance and good practice
• A willingness to undertake site work and travel to project locations when required

We encourage and support professional development towards Chartered Geologist (CGeol), Chartered Engineer (CEng) or an equivalent relevant professional qualification. For Senior candidates, achievement of chartership or significant progress towards chartership would be preferred.

Your work may include confidential projects requiring UK security vetting and appropriate UK residency. Candidates must therefore be able to achieve the required level of UK security clearance for the projects on which they will work.

Additional Experience of Interest

• Assessment and interpretation of geophysical survey information where relevant to ground investigation
• Experience with relevant geotechnical software such as Wallap, Plaxis, Geostudio and Rocscience products, or equivalent
• Experience with ground investigation, geological modelling, CAD, GIS and data management software such as OpenGround, Leapfrog, WellCAD, AutoCAD and ArcGIS, or equivalent packages

Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas, and we welcome applications from both Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering backgrounds.

Development Opportunities

We offer opportunities to develop your career in the direction that best suits your strengths and ambitions. Depending on your experience and interests, this could include greater responsibility for technical and project delivery, management of ground investigation programmes, client engagement, mentoring, team management and business development. Amentum will support your continued professional development and progression towards relevant professional qualifications and chartership.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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