Assistant Engineer

Amey are 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 Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team, based in our Belfast office.

Our 130 strong Belfast Design Hub delivers a range of local, national and international projects for clients including Department for Infrastructure Roads, Translink, National Highways, Transport Scotland and Network Rail. Our multidisciplinary team encapsulates Highway Engineering, Bridge/Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, River & Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Traffic Engineering/Transport Planning, as well as being the BIM Centre of Excellence for Amey. 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.

Recent key projects include:

• £1bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (A66 NTP) project
• £40m Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT)
• £6m Lichfield Southern Bypass Railway Bridge
• £5m Translink Bridge Refurbishment Package 2
• £300m M8M73M74 Motorway Improvements Bridges
• £50m Churchill Flyover PTSI and Deconstruction
• Lifecycle management for the DBFO2 Network in Northern Ireland (M1, A4 and A1).
• £30M A565 North Liverpool Key Corridor Dualling

The Belfast Geotechnical Team

Our Ground Engineering Team in Belfast has a total of 15 geotechnical practitioners, comprising experienced Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists, 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 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

In addition, the Belfast Ground Engineering Team provide 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 Assistant Geotechnical Engineer will play an important part in delivering geotechnical engineering projects for our clients in NI, RoI and in England, Wales and Scotland.

Role Specific Responsibilities include:

• Being responsible for site investigation and design deliverables, as well as providing support to more senior staff within the geotechnical design team on highways and rail projects including: 

• Production of feasibility and other technical reports, including documents in accordance with CG 300 & CD 622. 
• Producing technical specifications for associated ground engineering construction works. 
• Planning, programming and quantity estimation of ground investigations.
• Design production in accordance with EC7 and NWR Standards.
• Undertake the role as Earthworks Examiner (EE), in accordance with CIV065.
• Conduct walkover surveys, earthwork inspections and construction supervision.
• Support the development of Graduate Engineers, Degree Apprentices and Technicians. 
• Working to an agreed programme to deliver on time, on budget and in line with Client’s requirements.
• Keep up to date with your own personal development to ensure the natural growth of the team and progression with your chosen professional institution 

What you will bring to us:

• You have a Bachelors or Masters degree (BSc/BEng, MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering or a Geotechnical/Geological Science.
• Are working towards, or have achieved, Chartered or Incorporated status as defined by the Engineering Council, Engineers Ireland, Geological Society of London, Institute of Geologists of Ireland or another relevant professional body.
• Have an appreciation of technical governance procedures and how they are applied within a consulting engineering environment 
• You can demonstrate developing experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, gained in a Graduate Engineer role or equivalent.
• You can contribute to the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working under supervision.
• Have the ability to use relevant design software (Wallap, SlopeW etc);
• You are experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 
• You can demonstrate an understanding of technical governance procedures within a consulting engineering environment 

Desirable Previous Experience, Technical Competencies & Qualifications:

• Valid Northern Ireland Personal Track Safety (NIR PTS)
• Valid Construction Skills Register Card (CSR)
• Demonstrable experience in delivery of highway and rail schemes

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We emplower our people to make choices that are right for them,  with hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. And with the network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that suit you. 

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 community involvement days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits, including:

• Pension – A Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.  
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.