Geotechnical Engineer
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At Amentum were not just solving problems; were engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation integrity and collaboration tackling some of the most significant challenges in science security and sustainability. If youre passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. Well inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve grow and succeed today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best addition to the benefits youd expect UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. Were happy to discuss hybrid part-time and flexible working hours patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the opportunity:
We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to support the SZC Civil Works Programme by managing geotechnical risk defining and endorsing geotechnical requirements and ensuring designers and contractors comply with them. Reports to the Geotechnical Manager within the Engineering & Technical function.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee geotechnical aspects across the project including:
Onshore/offshore ground investigations and site trials
Ground stabilisation and improvement
Earthworks: excavation storage blending backfill
Groundwater control dewatering flood mitigation
Foundations slopes retaining structures cutoff walls sea defence bunds
Road/rail works wetland/SSSI ground protection
Offshore jetty and marine tunnel works
Tunnelling in sand and launch shaft grout blocks
Ground movement assessments near existing nuclear assets
Digital Ground Model development
Instrumentation and monitoring
Work across all civil scope areas: advance works enabling works Nuclear Island Conventional Island Heat Sink Marine and Tunnelling.
Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders including designers (AtkinsRealis Edvance-CNEPE-TEGG) Civil Works Delivery teams Design Authority and regulators.
Heres What Youll Need:
Strong technical competency in geology and geotechnics.
Experience across concept detailed design and construction in earthworks drainage pavements slopes retaining structures and foundations.
Understanding of UK design standards and multidisciplinary interfaces.
Effective communication across project teams stakeholders and regulators.
Qualifications & Experience
10 years in geotechnical engineering on multidisciplinary projects.
Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
Chartered (CGeol or MICE).
Desirable:
Exposure to nuclear projects (e.g. Hinkley Point C).
MSc/MEng/PhD in Ground Engineering/ Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety integrity inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive were more connected and were more creative. We accept people for who they are regardless of age disability gender identity gender expression marital status mental health race faith or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and whether youre pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Business Development
- GIS
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Autocad
- Horizontal Drilling
- Writing Skills
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