Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers - UK Wide - Hybrid

Amentum Services, Inc.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground engineering firm is seeking Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers at various experience levels in Bristol. The role involves managing ground risk, performing geotechnical assessments, and designing sustainable structures. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in soil and rock mechanics. Competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Support for volunteering

Qualifications

• UK nationality; willing to obtain SC level security clearance; resident in the UK for the preceding 5 years.
• Experience in geotechnical desk studies, field mapping, and ground investigation design.
• Routine geotechnical analysis for foundations, retaining structures, and ground treatment.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground risk through geotechnical assessment and design.
• Conduct feasibility and sustainability studies.
• Perform soil and rock modelling and analyses.

Skills

Engineering geology

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Geotechnical analysis

Technical reporting

Ground modelling

Education

Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

OpenGround

Leapfrog

GEO5 Suite

RocScience

WellCad

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

MathCAD

Job description

Overview

Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers - UK Wide - Hybrid at Amentum

We are growing our Ground Engineering capabilities within the UK and are recruiting Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers at a range of experience levels, including Senior and Chartered professionals. The role supports Amentum’s worldwide workload across Defence, Nuclear Power, Environment and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure industries. Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office-based and home working; Bristol is the preferred base, with other offices considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground risk by delivering geotechnical assessment, analysis, design and construction supervision for diverse projects across the UK and internationally.
• Conduct Preliminary Source, Feasibility, value engineering, innovation and sustainability studies.
• Perform land and overwater ground investigations including advanced in situ and laboratory testing and data management.
• Characterise, parametricize and model soil and rock; conduct numerical and finite element analyses of geotechnical problems, including seismic and dynamic analyses.
• Design and specification of geotechnical works for innovative and sustainable structures (foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, ground improvement, ground anchors, soil nails, rock bolts, etc.).
• Provide technical construction assurance and ensure quality of deliverables.

What You’ll Need

• UK nationality; sole UK National; willing to obtain SC level security clearance; resident in the UK for the preceding 5 years.
• Experience or exposure to a range of the following: engineering geology, soil mechanics and rock mechanics; geotechnical desk studies, field mapping and geomorphological assessment; ground investigation design, specification, supervision, assessment and data management; 2D/3D ground modelling and characterisation.
• Routine geotechnical analysis, design and technical reporting for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, landslip, excavations, ground treatment, reinforcement and ground anchors.
• Technical software such as OpenGround, Leapfrog, GEO5 Suite, RocScience, WellCad, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MathCAD (beneficial).
• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package with opportunities for career development in a supportive, diverse team. UK employees receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, and reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also support volunteering, matched funding, and charitable donations through our Collectively program. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and part-time options, are available.

Our Culture

We value safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We strive to create a sense of belonging and support positive mental health. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and partner with organizations to attract diverse talent. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome flexible working arrangements and applications from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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