Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

As a Geotechnical Engineer in Amey’s Consulting Geotechnical Practice in Scotland, you contribute to a portfolio of major civil projects, guiding ground engineering from concept to completion. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver technically sound designs, assessments and risk analyses. You’ll support bid work, health and safety processes, and mentor junior staff, all while helping to shape sustainable infrastructure across Scotland. This is a collaborative, safety‑driven role in a leading geotechnical group.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies
• Affinity Networks
• Social Impact Days

Responsibilities

• Lead specific project deliverables from inception to completion
• Produce designs, calculations and documentation to meet quality, cost and programme targets
• Liaise with clients and suppliers at peer level and respond to queries
• Contribute to bids and business development activities
• Support Health and Safety practices within the team
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Integrate geotechnical inputs with other disciplines in multi‑disciplinary teams
• Assist in ground investigations planning, supervision and reporting

Key requirements

• Developed experience in geotechnical engineering, gained in an Assistant Engineer role or equivalent
• Solid working knowledge of technical reporting procedures in line with National Highways standards including CD 622
• Design production in accordance with EC7, the DMRB and the MCHW
• Ownership of deliverables and ability to produce deliverables to programme
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of CDM and risk assessment
• Experience in hazards and risk management on projects with appropriate mitigation
• Good interface management and alignment of deliverables across disciplines
• Familiarity with geotechnical software/tools (e.g Wallap, SlopeW)

• Collaborative mindset
• Proactive problem solving
• Strong communication with clients and teams
• Geotechnical design and analysis
• Ground investigations planning and reporting
• Technical writing and design documentation

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