Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Amey; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Consulting Geotechnical Practice, preferably based in Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated status defined by Engineering Council or equivalent.
• Extensive geotechnical field experience in an engineering role or equivalent.
• Knowledge of technical reporting procedures and design production to EC7 and NW standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.
• Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, including quotations and handover.
• Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Overseeing junior staff and delegating tasks.
• Contributing to professional development of junior staff as Delegated Engineer.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and attending meetings.
• Managing a locally-based single-discipline technical team and workload delivery.
• Contributing to bids and general work winning activities.
• Driving health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Chartered status

Geotechnical field experience

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Risk assessment

Interface management

Health & Safety leadership

Tools

Wallap

SlopeW

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition ID: 12117

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Consulting Geotechnical Practice, preferably based in our Birmingham, Manchester York or Cardiff. The successful candidate will play an integral role within the geotechnical team responsible for delivering geotechnical projects across England and Wales. The team delivers a range of local, national and international projects for clients including National Highways, Local Governments, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defence and Welsh Government.

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Our Key Clients Include

• National Highways Midlands and South West Regions
• National Highways Specialist Bridge Infrastructure Management
• Midlands Highways Alliance
• Staffordshire County Council
• Trafford Council
• Swindon Borough Council
• Sheffield City Council
• Ministry of Justice
• Ministry of Defence
• South Wales Trunk Road Agent
• North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent
• South East Wales Technical and Professional Services Framework
• Midlands Expressway Limited

The Amey Geotechnical Practice

Our Geotechnical Practice has a total of 70 geotechnical and Geo-Environmental practitioners, comprising experienced Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Geologists and Geo-Environmental Consultants, which play a pivotal role on all our major and minor civil/structural engineering schemes.

Our Core Geotechnical Consultancy Services Include The Following

• Desk Studies / Feasibility Assessments
• Ground Investigations – scoping, planning, procuring, supervising and reporting
• Design of earthworks, rock slopes, reinforced soil, foundations, retaining structures and ground improvement schemes
• Technical review and Geotechnical Risk Analysis
• Geotechnical Asset Management

In addition, the Geotechnical Practice provides input into Contract Documents and Health and Safety Documents for Tendering Construction Packages, while offering design support to multi-discipline site teams during construction works on all geotechnical elements.

The Role

Responsibilities

• Leading a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.
• Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, from preparing the quotation all the way to handover.
• Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a Delegated Engineer.
• Liaising with Client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
• Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and general work winning function.
• Drive effective Health and Safety practices within the team.

What You Will Bring To Us

• Have achieved Chartered or Incorporated status as defined by the Engineering Council, Engineers Ireland, Geological Society of London, Institute of Geologists of Ireland or another relevant professional body.
• Developedexperience and expertise within geotechnical field, gained in an Engineerroleor equivalent.
• Obtained a comprehensive knowledge of technical reports procedures, in accordance with CG 300 & CD 622, and design production in accordance with EC7 and NWR Standards.
• A thorough understanding of rail earthworks asset management procedures, in accordance with CIV/065.
• Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard.
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools (e.g Wallap, SlopeW etc).
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness and understanding of CDM and risk assessment.
• Substantiallyexperienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management, and ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines.

What We Can Offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - holiday structure
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What We Do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance

Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.