Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

As Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Amey’s Consulting Geotechnical Practice, you will steer geotechnical projects across the UK and Ireland, collaborating with multidisciplinary design hubs. You mentor junior engineers, lead technical teams, and drive cost-efficient, compliant deliverables. You will also lead bids and uphold health, safety, and risk standards. This role sits within a knowledge-rich ecosystem that supports growth and cross-team impact.

Pay / Benefits

• Exceptional personal development and progression plans
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme including extra leave options, insurance, Cycle2Work, gym discounts
• Save with Amey discounts program

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers and supervise staff as appropriate
• Act as technical team leader, guiding designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation
• Lead the production and checking of deliverables to meet quality, cost and programme criteria
• Manage project budgets and cost control for deliverables
• Liaise with clients and suppliers, present proposals and respond to queries
• Lead bids and work-winning activities, preparing technical and commercial offers
• Drive health and safety practices within the team
• Act as engineering lead on projects when required, including roles like Contractor’s Engineering Manager for Network Rail schemes

Key requirements

• High level experience in geotechnical engineering, likely in a senior role
• Ability to lead technically and manage design processes
• Experience with health and safety management (CDM regulations) and risk assessment
• Capable of acting as engineering lead and Design Team Lead for projects
• Knowledge of design and specification processes and ability to guide others
• Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools; ability to validate new tools

• Leadership and people management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Mentoring and coaching
• Geotechnical design and analysis
• Experience with earthwork design and foundation/ground improvement schemes
• Knowledge of CDM and risk assessment

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