Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Amey’s Consulting Geotechnical Practice, you will lead geotechnical projects across England and Wales, collaborating with a multidisciplinary design hub. You’ll mentor junior engineers, manage client relationships, and drive safe, technically sound solutions from feasibility through handover. The role sits within a knowledge-rich, growth-focused environment with high-profile clients and a one-stop-shop delivery model. You will shape geotechnical deliverables and contribute to bids, adding value through technical leadership and risk-aware decisions.

Pay / Benefits

• exceptional personal development and progression plans
• competitive salary
• generous pension with extra contributions
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• family-friendly policies
• Affinity Networks for diverse communities

Responsibilities

• Lead a geotechnical team and provide technically sound engineering solutions
• Take ownership of projects from quotation to handover
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings, and deliverables to quality, cost, and schedule criteria
• Oversee junior staff and ensure their work meets standards
• Support the professional development of junior staff and act as a Delegated Engineer
• Liaise with clients and suppliers, attend progress meetings, and respond to queries
• Manage a small, locally based single-discipline technical team and deliver their workload
• Contribute to bids and the general work-winning function
• Promote effective Health and Safety practices within the team

Key requirements

• Chartered or Incorporated status with a recognized engineering body
• Extensive geotechnical field experience in an engineering role or equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical reporting procedures and design production per CG 300, CD 622, EC7, and NWR standards
• Understanding of rail earthworks asset management procedures (CIV/065)
• Strong ownership of deliverables and ability to check deliverables to a reasonable standard
• Good knowledge of software/tools for analysis (e.g., Wallap, SlopeW)
• Commercial awareness and understanding of CDM and risk assessment
• Experience in hazard and risk management and interface management

• leadership
• communication
• mentoring
• Wallap
• SlopeW
• geotechnical design and analysis

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