Geotechnical Engineer & Engineering Geologist (Hybrid UK)

Amentum; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive benefits package

Free medical cover (UK)

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is expanding its UK Ground Engineering capability and seeks Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to solve complex problems across Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and Government Infrastructure.

You will work on routine and seismically qualified structures, undertake desk studies, design ground investigations, perform geotechnical analyses with PLAXIS, FLAC and other software, and deliver robust site characterisation and designs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• MSc (or equivalent) in Geotechnical Engineering or related subject.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Geologist (CGeol) or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of soil mechanics, foundation engineering and geotechnical design principles.
• Experience supporting geotechnical consultancy projects and producing technical reports.
• Knowledge of Eurocode 7 design methodologies and performance-based design.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical and engineering geological support to major Defence, Nuclear and Energy projects from optioneering and concept design through detailed design, value engineering and construction support.
• Undertake geotechnical desk studies.
• Design and supervise ground investigations for routine and seismically qualified structures.
• Review and interpret ground investigation data to develop site characterisation and geotechnical ground models.
• Undertake geotechnical analyses and numerical modelling using PLAXIS, FLAC, WALLAP, GEOSTUDIO, SETTLE3 or equivalent.
• Deliver geotechnical analyses and designs for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, ground improvement, earthworks and soil-structure interaction.
• Contribute to technical excellence, innovation and best practice within the Ground Engineering team.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Collaborate with structural, civil, seismic, nuclear and environmental specialists.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical design

Geotechnical risk management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor or MSc in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Working towards Chartered Engineer/CGeol

Geotechnical postgraduate qualification

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

WALLAP

GEOSTUDIO

SETTLE3

LEAPFROG

Job description

Amentum is expanding its UK Ground Engineering capability and seeks Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to solve complex problems across Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and Government Infrastructure.

You will work on routine and seismically qualified structures, undertake desk studies, design ground investigations, perform geotechnical analyses with PLAXIS, FLAC and other software, and deliver robust site characterisation and designs.