The Role

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to the Senior Engineer and/or Principal Engineer on a variety of ground engineering schemes while taking the lead on specific project deliverables and mentoring junior engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include:

• Aiding in the production of technically sound engineering solutions.
• Taking ownership and leading specific project deliverables from start to finish.
• Preparation of designs, calculations, and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost, and programme.
• Liaising with Client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and general work-winning function.
• Playing an active role in the effective Health and Safety practices within the team.

What You Will Bring to Us:

• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated status as defined by the Institution of Civil Engineers, Geological Society of London, or another relevant professional body.
• Developed experience and expertise within the geotechnical field, gained in an Assistant Engineer role or equivalent.
• Obtained a solid working knowledge of technical reporting procedures, in accordance with National Highways standards including CD 622, and design production in accordance with EC7, the DMRB, and the MCHW.
• Takes ownership for the preparation of deliverables.
• 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.
• Experience 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 You:

At Amey, we recognize that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits, and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time, and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing

• Health cash plan
• 24 GP, support, and assistance programmes
• Wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday
• Dental vouchers

EDI

At Amey, we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another, and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability, and Parents & Carers.

Social Value

• You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:
  • Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
  • Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving, and gym membership
  • Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched but always supported. We will recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.