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Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering Geologist
Amentum. Provide geotechnical and engineering geological support to major Defence, Nuclear and Energy projects from optioneering and concept design through detailed design, value engineering and construction support .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design principles. Proficient in using advanced software for geotechnical analysis and modeling while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting highly regulated infrastructure projects.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Geotechnical EngineeringFoundation EngineeringEurocode 7 Design MethodologiesPLAXIS SoftwareGeotechnical Risk Management
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Hard Skills
Soil MechanicsGeotechnical DesignGround Investigation Data InterpretationNumerical ModellingSite CharacterisationTechnical Report ProductionSeismic Design MethodologiesGround ImprovementExcavation DesignEarthworks
Soft Skills
Client Relationship ManagementCollaborationBusiness Development
Tools & Technologies
FLACWALLAPSETTLE3GEOSTUDIOLEAPFROG
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer (CEng)Chartered Geologist (CGeol)MSc in Geotechnical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Defence ProjectsNuclear ProjectsEnergy ProjectsGeotechnical ConsultancyPerformance-Based Design
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide geotechnical and engineering geological support to major Defence, Nuclear and Energy projects from optioneering and concept design through detailed design, value engineering and construction support
- Undertake geotechnical desk studies
- Design and supervise ground investigations for routine and seismically qualified structures
- Review and interpret ground investigation data
- Develop site characterisation and geotechnical ground models
- Undertake geotechnical analyses and numerical modelling
- Deliver analyses and designs for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, ground improvement, earthworks and soil-structure interaction problems
- Contribute to technical excellence, innovation and best practice within the Ground Engineering team
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Support business development activities
- Collaborate with structural, civil, seismic, nuclear and environmental specialists
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
- Relevant MSc (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related subject
- Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Geologist (CGeol) or an equivalent professional qualification
- Sound understanding of soil mechanics, engineering geology, foundation engineering and geotechnical design principles
- Experience supporting geotechnical consultancy projects
- Experience interpreting ground investigation data and producing technical reports and design deliverables
- Experience of Eurocode 7 design methodologies and performance-based design approaches
- Knowledge of Geotechnical Risk Management
- Experience supporting Defence, Nuclear, Energy or other highly regulated infrastructure projects
- Experience in geotechnical design for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earthworks and ground improvement
- Experience using PLAXIS, FLAC, WALLAP, SETTLE3, GEOSTUDIO, LEAPFROG or equivalent software
- Knowledge of seismic design methodologies and performance-based design for seismic and dynamic geotechnical engineering
- Understanding of rock mechanics
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes
- Free single medical cover
- Digital GP service
- Generous pension contributions
- Enhanced parental leave
- Family-friendly policies
- Professional development support
- Membership reimbursement
- Flexible benefits programme
- Option to buy or sell up to 10 days’ extra holiday
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Matched funding
- Paid volunteering time
- Charitable donations
- Employee assistance and parental programmes