Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Legal & Location

• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK
  - Belfast
  - Clarence West

Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist (Full or Part-Time)

Lead a team of engineers to deliver geotechnical engineering services across the energy, water, defence, highway and railway sectors.

• Take day-to-day responsibility for project delivery ensuring technical quality, adherence to budget and programme.
• Oversee geotechnical design from feasibility/desk study through ground investigation, interpretation and final design.
• Provide expertise in technical review meetings, prepare bids and proposals, and take ownership of decisions and alternatives.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK & Ireland and support projects in Ireland, the UK and internationally.

• Prepare, check and review geotechnical documents such as desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.
• Active input to team and client technical review meetings; own decisions and propose alternative solutions.
• Prepare bids and proposals for internal and external clients.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee their training.

• BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering, BSc / MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology or Earth Science, or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status preferred, or on track to achieve within 12 months.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish ground conditions and investigation practices.
• Experience with typical ground conditions interpretation, parametric assessment and correlation methods.
• Familiarity with data management software such as Open Ground.
• Well‑rounded experience in geotechnical design and confidence in using design software such as Slope/W and Wallap.
• Experience producing geotechnical analysis and design packages, drawings, risk assessments, specifications and reports.
• Knowledge of Eurocode, British and Irish Standards required; CDM Regulations / Safety in Design experience expected.
• Industry experience in highways, railways or other specialised fields desirable.
• Understanding of consultancy and design markets, client relationship building, work planning and commercial management.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical reports and deliver confident presentations.
• Willingness to travel across Ireland and occasionally within the UK.

• Hybrid working model to support work‑life balance.
• Career development opportunities including AECOM University and technical practice networks.
• Volunteer days and flexible benefits package.
• Comprehensive compensation and well‑being programmes.

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