Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer - Hybrid UK

Amentum; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work/ Flexible hours

Career development

Competitive package

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Principal or Technical Director Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our UK Ground Engineering team. Hybrid from London, Gloucester, or Bristol is preferred; Glasgow also considered. You will lead design delivery, perform advanced numerical modelling, assess foundations and earthworks, and drive client relationships across Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and infrastructure sectors. The role offers excellent progression and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires MSc or equivalent in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent qualification.
• Significant geotechnical design consultancy and project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and technical delivery from concept to construction support.
• Direct advanced numerical modelling analyses using PLAXIS/FLAC/FLAC3D or similar.
• Deliver geotechnical designs for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and soil-structure interaction.
• Review ground investigation data to develop robust, cost-effective designs.
• Contribute to technical excellence and innovation within the Ground Engineering team.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Geotechnical design

PLAXIS/FLAC modelling

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Education

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

CEng or equivalent

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC/FLAC3D

Job description

Amentum seeks a Principal or Technical Director Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our UK Ground Engineering team. Hybrid from London, Gloucester, or Bristol is preferred; Glasgow also considered. You will lead design delivery, perform advanced numerical modelling, assess foundations and earthworks, and drive client relationships across Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and infrastructure sectors. The role offers excellent progression and collaboration opportunities.