Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

We are searching for a Engineering Geologist to join us here at AECOM within our Ground Engineering team. You will be responsible for supporting investigations, interpretation and design across transport, water, energy and development projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a individual looking to gain broad exposures to ground investigation, geohazard assessment and geotechnical design, with structured support, mentoring and progression.

AECOM is industry-leading in delivering the most complex projects that help shape sustainable infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, plus flexible, hybrid working and you would gain access to our global technical network and digital delivery tools. 

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Apply your common ground investigation knowledge on projects when required
• Undertake the ground interpretations and soil parameter assessments and ground investigation data management software (e.g. Open Ground) would be advantageous
• Apply your legacy mining risk assessment, investigation and remediation experience when necessary
• To be able to undertake rock slope and landslide (including debris flow) inspections, risk assessments and remediation
• Undertake geotechnical design (e.g. soil and rock slopes, earthworks, anchors)
• Provide geotechnical analysis when required, experience in design software packages would be advantageous
• Produce drawings, risk assessments, specifications and design reports

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• BSc/MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
• MSc in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering is desirable.
• Progress toward Chartered Geologist (CGeol) is advantageous; we provide full support toward chartership.
• Clean driving license.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Ireland.
• Familiarity/knowledge of relevant Eurocode and British Standards.
  Any experience with standards and processes in a specialised fields (e.g. highways, railways) is welcome.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address  View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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