Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Engineering Lead

PAE Government Services Inc.; Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Free medical cover for UK employees

Parental leave pay

Job summary

Amentum is expanding its UK Ground Engineering capability to support Defence, Nuclear, Environment and critical infrastructure sectors. We seek Principal-level Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers with experience in ground investigations, design and assessment across UK projects.

Join a team delivering safe, sustainable, cost-effective ground solutions with flexible hybrid working in Harwell, Oxfordshire and other UK offices. Travel to sites across the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) advantageous but not essential.
• Chartership with a professional body (e.g. CEng or CGeol) preferred, or progress towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical and engineering geological desk studies, mapping and ground model development.
• Plan and deliver land and overwater ground investigations to ICE Yellow Book standards where appropriate.
• Perform field mapping, geomorphological assessment and walkovers; review soil/rock descriptions and test data.
• Develop ground models, identify hazards and provide technical support to project teams.

Skills

Engineering Geology

Geotechnical Engineering

Ground investigations

Geotechnical analysis

Eurocode 7

Fieldwork supervision

Education

Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering degree

MSc or PhD (advantageous)

Chartership or progress towards chartership

Job description

Amentum is expanding its UK Ground Engineering capability to support Defence, Nuclear, Environment and critical infrastructure sectors. We seek Principal-level Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers with experience in ground investigations, design and assessment across UK projects.

Join a team delivering safe, sustainable, cost-effective ground solutions with flexible hybrid working in Harwell, Oxfordshire and other UK offices. Travel to sites across the UK is expected.