Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Amentum is expanding its UK Ground Engineering capability to support projects in the Defence, Nuclear, Environment and government-owned critical infrastructure sectors. It is looking for Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers at Consultant and Senior levels, based mainly in Harwell, Oxfordshire, with a flexible hybrid arrangement combining office, site and home-based work.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical and engineering geological desk studies, including desk research, geological mapping, ground models and preliminary ground risk assessments.
• Plan and supervise land and overwater ground investigations, and prepare scopes, specifications and schedules.
• Carry out field mapping, geomorphological assessment and logging and interpretation of soil and rock.
• Produce ground investigation reports, factual and interpretative reports and geotechnical/engineering geological assessments.
• Develop ground models, identify geotechnical hazards and uncertainties, and assess geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical information.
• Carry out geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining walls, slope stabilisation and ground improvement.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and fee estimates, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and give technical construction assurance and site support.

Required profile

• Practical experience of ground engineering and ground investigations, with a degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Consultant level: practical experience with technical guidance and review; Senior level: greater independence, client discussion, guidance and review, and mentoring of juniors.
• Chartership (CEng or CGeol) beneficial for the Senior role; chartership or significant progress towards it preferred for Seniors.
• Willingness to undertake site work and travel to project locations across the UK; some projects need UK security vetting and clearance.

Required skills

• Understanding of soil and rock behaviour and engineering geology/geotechnical principles.
• Experience of geotechnical desk studies, reports and analysis.
• Knowledge of technical specifications, drawings and British Standards.
• Nice to have: geophysical interpretation, geotechnical software (Wallap, Plaxis, Geostudio, Rocscience), and ground investigation, modelling, CAD, GIS and data management tools (OpenGround, Leapfrog, WellCAD, AutoCAD, ArcGIS).

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working, with discussions on hybrid, part-time and flexible hours and locations.
• UK employees: free single medical cover and digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.
• Support for progression towards CGeol, CEng or equivalent chartership.