Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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.
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 Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to the Principal Engineer and/or Technical Director on a variety of ground engineering schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include:

Leading a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.

Taking ownership and leading projects from start to finish, from preparing the quotation all the way to handover.

Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.

Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.

Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a Delegated Engineer.

Liaising with Client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.

Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload.

Contributing to the preparation of bids and general work winning function.

Have achieved Chartered or Incorporated status as defined by the Engineering Council, Engineers Ireland, Geological Society of London, Institute of Geologists of Ireland or another relevant professional body .

Developed experience and expertise within geotechnical field, gained in an Engineer role or equivalent.

Obtained a comprehensive knowledge of technical reports procedures, in accordance with CG 300 & CD 622, and design production in accordance with EC7 and NWR Standards.

A thorough understanding of rail earthworks asset management procedures, in accordance with CIV/065.

Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and can check deliverables to a reasonable standard.

Very 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.

Substantially experienced 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.

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 Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Consulting Geotechnical Practice, preferably based in our Birmingham, Manchester York or Cardiff.
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

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.