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Geotechnical Engineer-Scotland

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Geotechnical Engineer

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 Geotechnical Engineer to join our Consulting Geotechnical Practice, preferably based in our International Design Hub (central Birmingham) although candidates based in Manchester or Cardiff will be considered. 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.

Our geotechnical team works closely with our International Design Hub based multidisciplinary team encapsulating Highway Engineering, Bridge/Structural Engineering, Geo-Environmental Engineering, and Traffic Engineering/Transport Planning. Via this multidisciplinary team, and utilising the businesses within the wider Amey Group such as Amey Transport Infrastructure, Amey Consulting are able to deliver projects from feasibility right through to post construction close out. This unique ecosystem offers our clients a one-stop shop and offers our staff the opportunity to grow and develop in a knowledge-rich environment, with specialists who are eager to assist and mentor their development.

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.

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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

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 whilst 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.
  • Play 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.

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What we can offer you

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.

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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 peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Ground investigation
Earthworks design
Foundation design
Retaining structures
Geotechnical risk analysis
Technical reporting
Wallap
SlopeW
CDM regulations
Risk assessment
Project management
Mentoring
Civil engineering

Location

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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