Lead senior geotechnical Work, Jobs in Cardiff, Wls (with Salaries)

Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Amey Ltd —Cardiff
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Annual leave
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12d
Principal & Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Vulcain Engineering Group —Cardiff
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business development
4065 - Head of Operations (Inspections) - Disused Tips Authority
Welsh Government —Merthyr Tydfil
- £61,098 - £78,449 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
12d
4032 - Senior Operations Manager (Inspection) - Disused Tips Authority - Up to 3 posts
Welsh Government —Merthyr Tydfil
- £47,675 - £62,204 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
10d
3944 - Director of Safety & Operations for the Disused Tips Authority
Welsh Government —Merthyr Tydfil
- £82,089 - £99,500 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Amey Ltd —Cardiff
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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12d
Site Agent/Senior Site Agent
AmcoGiffen —Pontyclun
- £55,000 - £68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Geotechnical Engineer-Scotland
Amey Ltd —Cardiff
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
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12d
Geotechnical Engineer
Amey Ltd —Cardiff
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
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12d
Associate or Principal Engineer – Rail, Bridges & Civil Structures
Vulcain Engineering Group —Cardiff
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Flexible schedule

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Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Amey Ltd -
Cardiff

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Job details

12 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

Health and safety experience within construction industry
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Stakeholder liaison
Mentoring junior staff
Risk management
Mentoring
Health and safety experience
Professional development mentoring
Project health and safety management
Training & development

Full job description

Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Amey is 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 a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Consulting Geotechnical Practice based in UK, We have offices across Manchester, Birmingham, York, Cardiff, Motherwell, Edinburgh and Perth.

The successful candidate will play an integral role within the geotechnical team responsible for delivering geotechnical projects across the UK and Ireland. The team delivers a range of local, national and international projects for clients including Network Rail, National Highways, Local Governments, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defence and Welsh Government.

Our geotechnical team works closely with all our Regional Design Hub multidisciplinary teams encapsulating Rail Engineering, Highway Engineering, Bridge/Structural Engineering, Geo-Environmental Engineering and Traffic Engineering/Transport Planning. Via these multidisciplinary teams and utilising the businesses within the wider Amey Group such as Amey Transport Infrastructure, Amey Consulting are able to deliver projects from feasibility right through to post construction close out. This unique ecosystem offers our clients a one-stop shop and offers our staff the opportunity to grow and develop in a knowledge-rich environment, with specialists who are eager to assist and mentor their development.

Our key clients include:

Network Rail
National Highways Midlands and South West Regions
National Highways Specialist Bridge Infrastructure Management
Midlands Highways Alliance
Staffordshire County Council
Trafford Council
Swindon Borough Council
Sheffield City Council
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Defence
South Wales Trunk Road Agent
North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent
South East Wales Technical and Professional Services Framework

The Amey Geotechnical Practice

Our Geotechnical Practice has a total of 70 geotechnical and Geo-Environmental practitioners, comprising experienced Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Geologists and Geo-Environmental Consultants, which play a pivotal role on all our major and minor civil/structural engineering schemes.

Our core geotechnical consultancy services include the following:

Desk Studies / Feasibility Assessments
Ground Investigations – scoping, planning, procuring, supervising, managing and geotechnical reporting
Earthwork design and specification, including cuttings and embankment, rock slopes, reinforced soil etc.
Design of foundations, retaining structures and ground improvement schemes
Technical review and Geotechnical Risk Analysis
Geotechnical Asset Management
Mining Risk Assessment

In addition, the Geotechnical Practice provides input into Contract Documents and Health and Safety Documents for Tendering Construction Packages, while offering design support to multi-discipline site teams during construction works on all geotechnical elements.

The role

Our Geotechnical Engineers play an important part within the highways and rail sectors working in dynamic, multidisciplinary teams to deliver our client’s projects. As a Lead Senior Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to your Regional Geotechnical Lead on a variety of schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior engineers. Responsibilities include:

Contributing to the professional development of junior staff and acting as a mentor or supervising civil engineer (SCE) where appropriate.

To act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, client and suppliers

Leading the preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.

Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables

Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals, attending progress meetings and responding to queries

Significantly contributing to and leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers

Drive effective health and safety practices within the team

What you will bring to us:

High level experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent

Able to produce and lead the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements

Experience of managing project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

Capable of acting as engineering lead for a project where required under the terms of the commission, e.g. Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) for Network Rail schemes

Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with ability to manage others. Demonstrates a full understanding of the project scope and acts as Design Team Lead for both minor and major projects

Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools. Good ability to check work produced by others and able to validate and approve the use of new tools

Demonstrates an excellent understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Highly experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. Is capable of acting as Principal Designer for all projects

Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing or influencing the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager role

Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned

What we can offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

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

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.

About Amey

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.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance

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.

Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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