Principal / Technical Director Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers - UK Wide - Hy[...]

About the Role To help support Amentum’s worldwide $14B F25 forward looking workload and our portfolio of complex and exciting geotechnical projects within the Defence, Nuclear Power, Environment and Government‑Owned Critical Infrastructure industries, we are now looking to grow our Ground Engineering capabilities within the UK and are seeking to recruit Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers at a range of experience levels including: Engineering Geologist and Geotechnical Engineer Senior Engineering Geologist and Geotechnical Engineer (Chartered or approaching). Principal Engineering Geologist and Geotechnical Engineer (Chartered). Associate director Engineering Geologist and Geotechnical Engineer (Chartered) We are operating under flexible working arrangements, with a mixture of office‑based and home working environments. Bristol office would be the preferred base‑office, although other offices, such as Oxford, Reading, London or Glasgow etc can also be considered. Responsibilities Preliminary source, feasibility, value engineering, innovation and sustainability studies. Land and overwater ground investigations including advanced in situ and laboratory testing and data management. Ground characterisation, parametrisation and modelling of soil and rock. Numerical and FE analyses of geotechnical problems, including seismic and dynamic analysis. Geotechnical analysis and design of innovative and sustainable structures, including: Routine and complex design within soil and rock, SSI and seismic SSSI Deep and shallow foundations, retaining walls, basements and cofferdams, Earthworks, reinforced earth and geotextiles, Ground Improvement including vibrational, mixing and grouting methodologies, Ground anchors, soil nails, rock bolts etc Specification for construction purposes and Technical construction assurance. Providing guidance, support, and supervision to team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high‑quality deliverables. Bid Preparation: Assist in the preparation of bids, ensuring all requirements are met and proposals are compelling and competitive. Stakeholder Management: Support management in maintaining effective communication and relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met. For the right ground engineering candidates, there are opportunities to develop at all levels within our organisation, including team management, mentoring of junior team members and business development opportunities. Here’s What You’ll Need Ability to work independently or within multidisciplinary groups; Strong technical knowledge of ground engineering with a focus on engineering geology, soil mechanics, rock mechanics and technical leadership relevant to your experience level; BSEN1998, ASCE Seismic Publications, IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards and ASTM Guides would be beneficial; Geotechnical desk studies, field mapping and geomorphological assessment; Ground investigation including design, specification, supervision, assessment and data management; 2D / 3D Ground Modelling and Characterisation; Routine geotechnical analysis, design, specification and technical reporting involving some of the following: Foundations, retaining structures, reinforced earth; Landslip, excavations, earthworks, and ground treatment; Soil / Rock reinforcement and ground anchors; Land quality technical software such as: OpenGround, Leapfrog, GEO5 Suite, RocScience Suite, WellCad, AutoCad, ArcGIS, MathCAD etc; Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc) Engineering Geology / Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent; Chartered status (CGeol, CEng) or, equivalent experience; Benefits We’ll 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 talent. In addition to the benefits you’d 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. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. Our 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 and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re 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 you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. 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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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