Geotechnical Design Lead - Major Projects & Modelling

Amentum; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible working hours

Career development

Job summary

Amentum is expanding its Ground Engineering team in the UK. We seek a Principal or Technical Director Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead major projects from concept to construction and to direct advanced numerical modelling using PLAXIS and FLAC.

The role demands strong foundations knowledge and collaboration across civil, seismic and environmental specialists. You will develop client relationships, deliver innovative solutions, and help win work in Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline, MSc or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent.
• Significant experience in geotechnical design consultancy and project delivery.
• Experience with PLAXIS, FLAC/FLAC3D or similar geotechnical analysis software.
• Strong soil mechanics and foundation engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and delivery of major projects from concept to construction.
• Perform advanced numerical modelling using PLAXIS or FLAC.
• Deliver foundations, retaining structures, excavations and soil-structure design.
• Review ground investigation data to develop robust solutions.
• Contribute to technical excellence and innovation in Ground Engineering.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Collaborate with structural, civil, seismic, nuclear and environmental specialists.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Numerical modelling

Project delivery

Client relationships

Education

MSc in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

FLAC/FLAC3D

Job description

Amentum is expanding its Ground Engineering team in the UK. We seek a Principal or Technical Director Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead major projects from concept to construction and to direct advanced numerical modelling using PLAXIS and FLAC.

The role demands strong foundations knowledge and collaboration across civil, seismic and environmental specialists. You will develop client relationships, deliver innovative solutions, and help win work in Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and