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Our Defence and Security provide design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long-term prospects within our established practice, and we are looking for Structural Engineers with transferable skills who are passionate about developing themselves and in meeting new challenges. We offer hybrid working with 1-2 days in the office. We can accommodate out of any UK Office. Occasional site visits may be necessary.
**About the opportunity:**
We are looking to recruit and develop career minded people to bolster our well-established and growing multi-discipline engineering delivery capability to meet opportunities in the nuclear and defence industries. Our projects include developing solutions through all RIBA stages in highly regulated environments, in support of air, land and sea defence establishments, the UK nuclear submarine fleet, and both existing and new build nuclear power stations.
If you are a Structural Engineer with experience in the analysis and design of large industrial facilities, e.g. power station buildings, large manufacturing facilities, dockyards, etc then we want to speak with you.
Knowledge of some of the following would be beneficial, but not essential:
+ Seismic analysis and/or design
+ Blast analysis
+ Finite Element Analysis
+ Soil Structure Interaction
We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
**Here's What You'll Need:**
Successful candidates must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Including being a UK national, dual nationals are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( Good all-round technical design expertise using British, American and international standards, and/or Eurocodes.
+ Proven ability to manage projects and preparation of project deliverables, including managing quality, budget, programme and resources.
+ Good understanding of structural theory, with proven problem solving ability.
+ Proven ability in preparation of bids and proposals, and developing good working relationships with clients.
+ Good, accredited MEng degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
+ Ideally Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer, or working towards this where we can support you.
**Our Culture:**
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit ** to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .

Title:
Lead Mechanical Engineers
Delivering Solutions, Changing the World®
Simply put at KBR, we do things that matter.
Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR's global business comprises two main segments. This role sits within STS in the Integrated Solutions business unit.
Integrated Solutions is the engineering and project delivery group providing services which include front-end and detailed engineering, procurement, construction services, and program management primarily in the hydrocarbons and energy transition industries.
The energy industry is at a pivotal point in history. With traditional energy such as oil and gas needing to become more sustainable and the world looking to alternative energy sources, our engineers are at the forefront of this energy transition for some of the biggest clients in the industry.
KBR is designing and constructing exciting projects at the forefront of the energy transition and traditional energy markets. We work on some of the biggest and most complex energy industry projects around the world and our teams are some of the best and brightest in the industry.
The role
We're excited to invite lead mechanical engineers to explore future opportunities with our dynamic team at KBR. The role of lead mechanical engineer is highly valued within KBR and involves extensive interface with the client, project management, suppliers, corporate management, and the global team of mechanical engineers employed throughout KBR's worldwide offices. Leads a group of engineers on a project. Plans, budgets, organises, and controls an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering program. Responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and work hour budget and successful delivery of mechanical project scope of work. The required competency and skills would typically have been built up working for a consultant engineering company, or end user company.
What We're Looking For:
+ A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered engineer preferred.
+ Demonstrated success in leading mechanical teams on energy transition and petrochemical projects, encompassing concept development, front-end engineering design, and detailed design.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovative engineering solutions.
+ Knowledge of the major mechanical equipment types, to include static, machinery, and packaged equipment,
+ A working knowledge of industry standards for energy transition or oil and gas equipment.
+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
+ Eligibility to work in the UK without restriction or Visa sponsorship
KBR COMPANY INFORMATION
When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we're defining tomorrow's challenges, then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.
Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.
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**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role.**
The Development Infrastructure department specialises in providing high level advice and design to public and private sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Drainage, Flood Protection, Earthworks and Service Co-ordination on Public Sector works, Residential Developments, Business Parks, Retail, Industrial and Commercial Developments.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Development Infrastructure engineers of all levels, to provide support to the development infrastructure team UK wide. The opportunity would involve:
+ Working within a team to produce designs and drawings for construction projects and deliver technical reports for masterplanning and to support planning applications. You can expect to be active on a number of projects and client accounts at any given time. You will report to an Associate Director.
+ Working as a design engineer working within teams to produce designs and drawings to support planning applications and construction.
+ Working on a number of projects and client accounts, liaising with clients at a local and national level.
+ Mentoring and managing early career professionals ensuring technical excellence is in everything we deliver.
+ Day to day project management support in the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ A civil engineering degree and be approaching Chartered status with experience in highway and highway drainage design.
+ You will have post graduate experience in a civil engineering working environment.
+ Experience in producing masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings.
+ You will have a knowledge of and ability to deliver highway design, highway drainage principles (layout, parameters, etc.), surface water and foul drainage designs.
+ Experience in the use of Windes drainage software and PDS or Civils 3D modelling software together with experience in applying Highways England and Local Authority design guidance.
+ The ability to work effectively with colleagues including more senior and junior staff in producing designs, drawings and reports.
+ Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as DMRB, Local Authority Highway and Water Authority Design Guides and be well versed in the preparation of drawings for S38 and S278 Highway Agreements as well as S106 Drainage Agreements.
+ A Consultancy or Development background with a balance of private and public sector work.
+ You will contribute to the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue.
+ You will have proven experience and an interest in helping the junior members of the team in producing designs.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

Fire Engineers UKI (All Levels)
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom; Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; London, England, United Kingdom; Manchester, England, United Kingdom; Remote
**Company Overview**
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields - from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.
Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
**Job Overview**
Jensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for talented Fire Engineers, at all levels, to join our growing teams across the UK in our **Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and London offices** . We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to delivering world-class life safety solutions while developing their careers with the largest fire consultancy in Europe. You'll help us drive excellence across our projects and deliver world-class life safety solutions to our diverse client base in 2025 and beyond.
Whether you are just starting out, building on several years of experience, or ready to take on senior responsibilities, now is a fantastic time to join us. Our UK teams have had record-breaking success and continue to deliver on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the industry.
This is a key time to join our growing UK business. Not only will you work on some of the industry's most exciting projects, you'll also have the opportunity to shape the future talent within our teams through mentorship, development, and knowledge sharing.
**Real impact from day one:** You'll play a visible role in projects that make a real difference, with opportunities to take responsibility and contribute meaningfully to work that safeguards lives and shapes communities.
**Why join us to grow your career?**
What if I told you 74% of our current Directors/Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started their career with us as graduates? Exciting right!
We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Italy, and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for providing innovative, design-focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe's leading property clients.
As a Fire Engineering professional with Jensen Hughes, you will be an integral part of a dynamic technical team, alongside other teams including our Forensics division, on the industry's leading technical projects.
Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that always strives to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.
You will be given early opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourages all Engineers to achieve chartered status and offers help and support during the process.
**Depending on level of hire, responsibilities may include:**
+ Supporting or leading the delivery of large and complex projects, ensuring successful outcomes for clients.
+ Developing and reviewing fire safety strategies across all building types in design, construction, and operational phases.
+ Contributing to or managing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and other software tools such as CFAST, Pyrosim, and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.
+ Carrying out fire safety surveys, inspections, and site assessments on a variety of projects.
+ Building relationships with clients and design teams, providing confident and clear technical advice.
+ Mentoring, guiding, and supporting junior engineers and graduates.
+ Depending on experience, contributing to business development activities and helping to grow our client base.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
+ A background in fire engineering, ideally within a consultancy environment.
+ A Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline.
+ Working towards, or already holding, Chartered Engineer status is a plus.
+ Experience levels from Graduate through to Technical Director will be considered.
+ Right to work in the UK.
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**_Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status._**
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
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**Join Stantec and Make a Real Impact on UK Water Infrastructure**
Are you an experienced **Mechanical or Electrical Engineer** looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on nationally significant water projects? Stantec is seeking Expressions of Interest from talented individuals to join our growing team nationwide, becoming a pivotal part of our ambitious work across numerous UK water frameworks.
The UK's regulated water sector is undergoing significant investment, and Stantec is a leading partner in this transformation. We are committed to tackling critical challenges like climate change, resilience, and water security. As a key partner on **multiple water frameworks** across the UK, we're building the resilient infrastructure that communities across the country depend on.
**Wealth of Opportunities Nationwide**
This is a unique chance to work on some of the largest and most complex projects in the UK water sector. We are interested in hearing from M&E professionals with proven experience in the design, specification, and delivery of assets within the water/wastewater industry.
+ **Impactful Projects:** Work on high-value, long-term frameworks that deliver essential solutions across the water cycle.
+ **Nationwide Roles:** Opportunities are available at locations across the UK.
+ **Experience Matters:** We are keen to hear from engineers with experience across a range of levels, particularly those who bring established technical expertise & delivery experience from the water industry, and with the ability to provide mentorship & guidance to our talented graduates. Experience of working on design & build projects is also advantageous.
**Growth and Development**
Our success is built on a simple premise: we deliver complex, high-impact projects that make a real difference. At Stantec, we invest in our people, offering a structured internal growth pathway to nurture your professional development.
You will have the opportunity to:
+ Contribute your technical expertise to projects that directly improve public health and the environment.
+ Benefit from clear routes for career advancement and leadership development.
+ Collaborate with industry-leading experts in a supportive and global consultancy environment.
If you are an experienced M&E professional who is passionate about creating a lasting, positive impact, we want to hear from you.
**To express your interest and learn more about potential M&E opportunities, please submit your CV today!**
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
**ReqID:** 8006

**Join Stantec and Make a Real Impact on UK Water Infrastructure**
Are you an experienced **Mechanical or Electrical Engineer** looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on nationally significant water projects? Stantec is seeking Expressions of Interest from talented individuals to join our growing team nationwide, becoming a pivotal part of our ambitious work across numerous UK water frameworks.
The UK's regulated water sector is undergoing significant investment, and Stantec is a leading partner in this transformation. We are committed to tackling critical challenges like climate change, resilience, and water security. As a key partner on **multiple water frameworks** across the UK, we're building the resilient infrastructure that communities across the country depend on.
**Wealth of Opportunities Nationwide**
This is a unique chance to work on some of the largest and most complex projects in the UK water sector. We are interested in hearing from M&E professionals with proven experience in the design, specification, and delivery of assets within the water/wastewater industry.
+ **Impactful Projects:** Work on high-value, long-term frameworks that deliver essential solutions across the water cycle.
+ **Nationwide Roles:** Opportunities are available at locations across the UK.
+ **Experience Matters:** We are keen to hear from engineers with experience across a range of levels, particularly those who bring established technical expertise & delivery experience from the water industry, and with the ability to provide mentorship & guidance to our talented graduates. Experience of working on design & build projects is also advantageous.
**Growth and Development**
Our success is built on a simple premise: we deliver complex, high-impact projects that make a real difference. At Stantec, we invest in our people, offering a structured internal growth pathway to nurture your professional development.
You will have the opportunity to:
+ Contribute your technical expertise to projects that directly improve public health and the environment.
+ Benefit from clear routes for career advancement and leadership development.
+ Collaborate with industry-leading experts in a supportive and global consultancy environment.
If you are an experienced M&E professional who is passionate about creating a lasting, positive impact, we want to hear from you.
**To express your interest and learn more about potential M&E opportunities, please submit your CV today!**
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
**ReqID:** 8006

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**Country:**
United Kingdom
**Location:**
Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK.
Join our Lift Engineer Talent Pool for future openings at Otis! This is not an immediate job vacancy but an opportunity to express your interest in upcoming roles in London!
Why Join the Otis Lift Engineer Talent Pool?
- Be the First to Know - Gain early access to upcoming escalator engineering roles across the UK.
- Advance Your Career - We offer industry-leading training, career progression, and long-term development within Otis.
- Stay Connected - Engage with our recruitment team and stay informed on technical updates, company news, and career events.
- Competitive Benefits & Training - Otis supports its engineers with continuous learning, safety training, and career development programs.
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. 
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here ( .
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
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We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

**About the Role**
To help support Amentum's worldwide $14B F25 forward looking workload and our portfolio of complex and exciting geotechnical projects within the Defence, Nuclear Power, Environment and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure industries, we are now looking to grow our Ground Engineering capabilities within the UK and are seeking to recruit Geotechnical Design Engineers at a range of experience levels including:
+ Geotechnical Design Engineer
+ Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer (Chartered or approaching).
We are operating under flexible working arrangements, with a mixture of office-based and home working environments. Bristol office would be the preferred base-office, although other offices, such as Oxford, Reading, London or Glasgow etc can also be considered.
As a Ground Engineering Professional within Amentum, you will play a critical role in managing ground risk by delivering geotechnical assessment, analysis, design and construction supervision to a diverse range of existing and future projects across the UK and internationally. This work can involve:
+ Preliminary Source, Feasibility, value engineering, innovation and sustainability studies.
+ Land and overwater ground investigations including advanced in situ and laboratory testing and data management.
+ Ground characterisation, parametrisation and modelling of soil and rock.
+ Numerical and FE analyses of geotechnical problems, including seismic and dynamic analysis.
+ Geotechnical analysis and design of innovative and sustainable structures such as: Routine and complex design within soil and rock, SSI and seismic SSSI, Deep and shallow Foundations, Retaining walls, Basements and Cofferdams, Earthworks, reinforced earth and geotextiles, Ground Improvement including vibrational, mixing and grouting methodologies, Ground anchors, soil nails, rock bolts etc
+ Specification for construction purposes.
+ Technical construction assurance.
For the right ground engineering candidates there are opportunities to develop at all levels within our organisation.
**Here's What You'll Need**
We are interested in seeing your profile if you have experience or exposure to a SELECTION of the following:
+ UK Nationality: Applicants must be sole UK Nationals, willing to obtain SC level security clearance, and have resided in the UK for the preceding 5 years.
+ Knowledge of ground engineering with a focus on geotechnical design.
+ Relevant experience of geotechnical Standards and Codes of Practice
+ Ground Investigation
+ Geotechnical analysis, design and technical reporting involving some of the following: Deep / Shallow foundations; Basements, retaining structures, and reinforced earth; Excavations, earthworks, and ground treatment; Soil / Rock Reinforcement and ground anchors.
+ Degree (BEng, MEng, MSc) Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or equivalent.
**Benefits:**
We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
**Our Culture:**
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
To find out more about our Geotechnical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: are looking for a Geotechnical Engineers & Engineering Geologists at all levels across the UK.
Roles are available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.
**A little more about your role.**
+ The production of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients,
+ Preparing ground models and design parameters
+ Analysis of slopes, walls, foundations and other geotechnical structures
+ Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co-ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines
+ Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in our project delivery
+ Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction
+ Using our newly developed geotechnical training framework in the development of both yourself and your colleagues at all grades. We promote a culture of learning from each other through our collective experience
+ For experienced professionals we expect you to take a lead in critical business development, complex projects and mentoring staff
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ A fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation
+ A good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality reports and design deliverables
+ Ambition to progress towards chartered status
+ For experienced professionals demonstrable and credible consultancy and ground risk management experience
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._