Assistant Geotechnical Engineer in Cardiff

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.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer to join our Amey Consulting team in South West with offices in Cardiff and Bristol. 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

Our Assistant Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer will play an important part in delivering geotechnical engineering projects for our clients across the UK, The Republic of Ireland and internationally. 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;
• 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);
• Have achieved, or are 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:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition;
• Competitive salary and compensation;
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey;
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays;
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership;
• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in;
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant;
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey;
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.