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About the Role
We are expanding our UK Ground Engineering capability to support diverse projects across Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment, and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure sectors. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal or Technical Director Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our expanding team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a technically strong geotechnical professional to lead the delivery of complex projects, utilizing advanced geotechnical design, numerical modelling, and a passion for solving challenging engineering problems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the geotechnical design and technical delivery of major projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
- Undertake and direct advanced numerical modelling analyses using PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC 2D/3D, or similar software.
- Deliver geotechnical assessments and designs for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earthworks and soil-structure interaction problems.
- Review and interpret ground investigation data to develop robust and cost-effective design solutions.
- Contribute to technical excellence, innovation and best practice within the Ground Engineering team.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business development activities.
- Collaborate closely with structural, civil, seismic, nuclear and environmental specialists.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline with a relevant MSc or equivalent.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification.
- Significant experience in geotechnical design consultancy and project delivery.
- Demonstrable expertise in numerical modelling using PLAXIS, FLAC/FLAC3D, or equivalent geotechnical analysis software.
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation engineering and geotechnical design principles.
- Experience in dynamic and seismic geotechnical engineering, including soil dynamics, liquefaction assessment, and seismic soil-structure interaction.
- Experience delivering projects within the Defence and/or Nuclear sectors.
- Familiarity with nuclear safety case requirements and regulated environments.
- Experience of major infrastructure, energy, marine or underground construction projects.
- Knowledge of performance-based design methodologies and advanced geotechnical analysis techniques.
Skills
- Advanced geotechnical design
- Numerical modelling
- PLAXIS 2D/3D
- FLAC 2D/3D
- Geotechnical assessments
- Foundation design
- Retaining structure design
- Excavation design
- Earthworks design
- Soil-structure interaction
- Ground investigation data interpretation
- Client relationship management
- Business development
- Collaboration with specialists
- Dynamic and seismic geotechnical engineering
- Soil dynamics
- Liquefaction assessment
- Seismic soil-structure interaction
- Nuclear safety case requirements
- Performance-based design methodologies
- Advanced geotechnical analysis techniques
Location
- Hybrid from London
- Hybrid from Gloucester
- Hybrid from Bristol
- Consider Glasgow
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible working hours
- Flexible working patterns
Experience Level
- Principal
- Technical Director
- Experienced
Education Level
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
- Relevant MSc or equivalent
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification
Benefits
- Free single medical cover
- Digital GP service
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Free membership of employee assistance programmes
- Free membership of parental programmes
- Reimbursement towards relevant professional development
- Reimbursement towards relevant memberships
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Work-life balance focus
About the Company
- Amentum is engineering the future with a team driven by innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
- We tackle significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability.
- We are committed to ethical excellence and creating a secure and vibrant future.
- We inspire and empower employees to deliver their best work for growth and success.
- Our values are built on safety, integrity, and respect for every individual.
- We support one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
- We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
- Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential.
- We embrace different perspectives to become more innovative, agile, and successful.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- We welcome applications from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.