Geotechnical Designer - Belfast, United Kingdom - Amey

Amey

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Belfast, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About Amey
Do you enjoy solving real-life problems and creating a positive impact on society? Do you want to work flexibly in a way that empowers you?

With Amey Consulting, you'll work with high profile infrastructure organisations, giving you the unique opportunity to bring ground-breaking work to life.

Your solutions will have an impact, making a genuine difference in people's lives. You'll work in a growing inclusive, open-minded team where your professional development can thrive.

It's where you
feel valued and
alive

Fresh Challenge, New Opportunity
Opportunity to work within a large geotechnical design team, from Apprentices to Principal Engineering Managers, alongside a multidisciplinary team (150 No. staff) delivering technical input to infrastructure projects within the highways, rail and rivers sectors.

Amey Consulting is based out of our offices on Malone Road in Belfast, however we offer hybrid working alongside flexible working patterns.

Our geotechnical team in Belfast works on exciting projects with a variety of local clients including the Department for Infrastructure (Roads and Rivers) and Translink (Northern Ireland Railways) with opportunities to work remotely on large schemes across the UK for National Highways and Network Rail.

In addition, we can offer excellent mentoring opportunities for staff working towards chartership with their relevant professional bodies (ICE, CIHT, CGeol, IEI).

What is the purpose of this role?
To provide support to a Senior and/or Principal Engineer within a ground engineering design team to ensure;
- technically sound design solutions are produced, including all associated reporting (particularly CD 622), ensuring compliance with all British Standards and Eurocode 7;
- delivery of geotechnical projects to programme, within budget and to the quality required; and
- guidance is provided for less experienced staff and professional development/training is actively pursued.

What will this role involve?

Undertake a wide range of geotechnical design work, fully compliant to Eurocode
Work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others
Scope, plan, supervise and manage effective ground investigations to facilitate all project design requirements
Supervise and offer guidance to less experienced or junior staff
Planning, supervision and delivery of effective ground investigations
Review and check feasibility studies, outline designs and detailed designs, factual and interpretive reports, geotechnical appraisals / assessments and other technical documents
Development of engineering solutions
Develop and maintain good working relationships with all external and internal parties to enhance the reputation of the company and organisational business unit
Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
Supervise subcontractors and engage in client and thirdparty liaison
Support the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts, when required

What are we looking for?

BSc, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical/Geological Science
Approaching Chartered Engineer status (CEng, CGeol or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience
Computer literate and thoroughly conversant with MS office suite and geotechnical design software
Demonstrable experience in rail and/or highways
Demonstrable experience of the design process and team management
Experience in ground investigation and geotechnical design
Good communication skills dealing with clients, third parties and the public
Client focused approach to service delivery

In return:

Our rewards make us better people here at Amey Consulting. If you're happy, you'll think better. It's a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that's why we've worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

Competitive salary
Exceptional development and progression plan
Contributory Pension Scheme
Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, dental, and childcare vouchers

What makes this role unique?
Our success comes from a practical approach. We pride ourselves on solving complex challenges with original, real-world thinking, then turning it into a reality. Your solutions will have an impact, making a genuine difference in people's lives. It's what makes a career with us unlike any other.

We value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset. You'll be surrounded by people who want you to thrive and embrace new challenges.

We don't believe in typical:
we believe a diversity of backgrounds and skills create the best environment and opportunities. It means we ask better questions to arr