Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

Role Overview

• You will be involved in every stage of a project from inception to completion.
• You will undertake the production of technical designs and work as part of a skilled design engineering team across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Take responsibility for discreet geotechnical investigation and design deliverables, as well as providing support to the Senior Engineers within the design team, undertaking various design duties including: Assisting in the planning and execution of desk studies and ground investigations; Assisting in the development of outline and detailed designs, supporting a wider multidisciplinary team and assisting in the implementation of innovative design solutions; Complying with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation particularly CDM regulations; Carrying out site visits, surveys, inspections and construction supervision; and Supporting development of Graduate Engineers, Degree Apprentices and Technicians.

Requirements

• You will have a BSc, BEng, MEng, or MSc in an appropriate ground engineering related subject (geotechnical/geological science or Civil Engineering + Geotechnics or equivalent);
• Working towards, Chartered or Incorporated status as defined by the Engineering Council, Geological Society of London or another relevant professional body.
• A proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines;
• You can demonstrate developing experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, gained in a Graduate Engineer role or equivalent with enthusiasm to learn and develop technical skills;
• You can contribute to the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working under supervision;
• Have previous experience of using relevant Geotechnical design software and enthusiasm to learn and new skills;
• Have an appreciation of technical governance procedures and how they are applied within a consulting engineering environment and Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Benefits

• Career Development – Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones.
• Work-life Balance – Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns.
• Wellbeing – Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.
• Equality Diversity and Inclusion
• At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.
• Social Value – You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Holidays
• Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Choices
• Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
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