Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Belfast, Permanent)

Requisition

Amey provides full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

A permanent Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer will join the Consulting team based in the Belfast office. The 130‑strong Belfast Design Hub delivers a range of local, national and international projects for key clients such as the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads, DfI Water & Drainage Directorate (WDD) and Translink. The multidisciplinary team includes Highway & Rail Engineering, Bridge/Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, River & Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Traffic Engineering/Transport Planning, and serves as Amey’s BIM Centre of Excellence.

• Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Translink Bridge Refurbishment Package 2
• Lifecycle management for the DBFO2 Network in Northern Ireland (M1, A4 and A1)
• Translink Earthworks Asset Management

The Ground Engineering Team has 15 geotechnical practitioners, including Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists, who play a pivotal role on all major and minor civil/structural engineering schemes.

• Desk Studies / Feasibility Assessments
• Ground Investigations – scoping, planning, procurement, supervision and reporting
• Design of earthworks, rock slopes, reinforced soil, foundations, retaining structures and ground improvement schemes
• Technical review and Geotechnical Risk Analysis
• Geotechnical Asset Management

Lead Senior Geotechnical Engineer – providing effective support and assistance to the Principal Engineer and/or Technical Director, taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

• Lead a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of scheme deliverables, ensuring quality, cost and programme criteria are met.
• Oversee the actions of junior staff and take responsibility for their outputs.
• Control budgets and manage costs associated with deliverables for commercial success of projects within portfolio.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

• Chartered or Incorporate status as defined by the Engineering Council with a relevant professional body.
• Developed experience and expertise within the geotechnical field, gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical reports procedures (CG 300 & CD 622) and design production in line with EC7 and NWR Standards.
• Understanding of rail earthworks asset management procedures (CIV/065).
• Ownership of preparation and checking of deliverables, ensuring reasonable standards.
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and analytical tools (e.g., Wallap, Slope
  
  W).
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of CDM and risk assessment.
• Substantial experience in managing and communicating hazards and risks on projects, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation and transference.
• Good understanding of interface management and alignment of deliverables with other disciplines.

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans aligned with your ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme (optional additional leave and insurance, Cycle2
  
  Work, discount gym).
• Access to thousands of discounts through the Save with Amey programme.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or caregivers.
• Membership of Affinity Networks supporting diverse communities.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.

We are committed to hiring diverse candidates and offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disability. The role is open to all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.