Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Title: Lead Senior Geotechnical EngineerLead Senior Geotechnical EngineerAmey 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 OpportunityWe 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 RailNational Highways Midlands and South West RegionsNational Highways Specialist Bridge Infrastructure ManagementMidlands Highways AllianceStaffordshire County CouncilSwindon Borough CouncilSheffield City CouncilMinistry of JusticeMinistry of DefenceSouth Wales Trunk Road AgentNorth and Mid Wales Trunk Road AgentSouth East Wales Technical and Professional Services FrameworkThe Amey Geotechnical PracticeOur 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 AssessmentsGround Investigations – scoping, planning, procuring, supervising, managing and geotechnical reportingEarthwork design and specification, including cuttings and embankment, rock slopes, reinforced soil etc.Design of foundations, retaining structures and ground improvement schemesTechnical review and Geotechnical Risk AnalysisGeotechnical Asset ManagementIn 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 roleOurGeotechnicalEngineers play an important part wi thin 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) whereappropriate.To act as a technical team leader, providing advice,guidanceand supervision asappropriate totechnical teams, operational managers,clientand suppliersLeading the preparation and checking of designs, calculations,drawingsand documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality,costand programme.Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverablesLiaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals, attending progressmeetingsand responding to queriesSignificantly contributing to and leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offersDrive effective health and safety practices within the teamWhatyouwillbring to us:High level experience andexpertisewithin the relevant technical field,probably gainedin a Senior Engineer role or equivalentAble to produce and lead the production of technically sound engineering solutions,complying withall relevant technical standards and client requirementsExperience of managing project related tasks associated with the management of health,safetyand welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) RegulationsCapable 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 schemesKnowledge, 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 projectsHighly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools. Good ability to check work produced by others and able tovalidateand approve the use of new toolsDemonstrates an excellent understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Highly experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensuresappropriate riskmitigation and transferencehasbeen applied.Is capable of actingas Principal Designer for all projectsSupervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing or influencing the actions of technical teams regardless of office location,projector account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager roleIncorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is alignedWhat we can offerOur 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 ambitionCompetitive salary and compensationGenerous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey24 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysFlexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membershipOur Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights inFamily friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependantMembership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within AmeyTwo Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunitiesWe 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 AmeyWho we areAmey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.What we doWe 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr