At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in delivering innovative geotechnical engineering projects across the UK and internationally.
- Company: Join Amey, a leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, career development, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career growth opportunities and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major civil engineering projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: BSc/BEng/MEng in geotechnical or civil engineering; enthusiasm to learn and grow.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer to join our Amey Consulting team in Edinburgh/Perth Scotland. Our Amey Consulting Scotland Team are involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across Scotland with cumulative values in excess of £1bn. Amey manages a substantial portion of Transport Scotland’s assets through the trunk road Network Management Contracts. In addition to these long-term asset management contracts, we have a diverse portfolio of major roads, bridges, transportation and civil design projects with National Transport Agencies, Local Authorities and established contractors across the country. Our multidisciplinary team encapsulates Highway Engineering, Bridge/Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, River & Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Traffic Engineering/Transport Planning.
As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer, you will play an important part in delivering our critical infrastructure projects. 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. You’ll be empowered to challenge yourself and thrive within a supportive and collaborative team.
The role involves:
- 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;
- Supporting development of Graduate Engineers, Degree Apprentices and Technicians.
What You Will Bring To Us:
- 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 new skills;
- Have an appreciation of technical governance procedures and how they are applied within a consulting engineering environment;
- Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
What We Can Offer You:
- Flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs.
- Career Development: Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, 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.
- 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.
- Save with Amey: Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers.
Your Career at Amey Consulting: At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too.
Application Guidance: Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
