Geologist

Company Description

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Candidate Geologist to join our team in our South Africa offices.

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

• Use ArcGIS to compile, analyse, and present geological, geotechnical, and geohazard data, including preparation of maps, plans, and figures for reports and presentations.
• Prepare, review, and deliver weekly UK desk study reports to agreed quality and programme requirements.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and technical reviews, clearly articulating geological risks and constraints.
• Assist with local geotechnical field investigations, including site inspections, mapping, logging of soils and rock, and sampling.
• Support ground investigations such as borehole logging, test pit profiling, and supervision of drilling contractors.
• Collect, compile, and interpret geological and geotechnical data for use in technical assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, including factual descriptions, figures, tables, and interpretive summaries.
• Assist with the assessment of geological hazards (e.g. slope instability, erosion, problematic soils, weathering profiles).
• Maintain accurate field records and ensure data quality and consistency.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, scientists, and project managers within multidisciplinary teams.
• Comply with AECOM’s health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSQE) requirements at all times.
• Travel to project sites as required, including remote locations.

• Demonstrated proficiency in ArcGIS (essential), including spatial data management, map production, and basic spatial analysis.
• Basic understanding of South African geological conditions, soil and rock classification systems. Knowledge of UK geology would be an added advantage.
• Ability to undertake fieldwork in varying site and weather conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Valid driver’s licence.

• Experience with engineering geology or environmental geology projects.
• Familiarity with geological logging standards, ArcGIS, or basic geotechnical.
• Progress toward or eligibility for SACNASP Candidate Geologist registration.
• Previous experience working on infrastructure, mining, water, or environmental projects.
• Strong observational and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical competence.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information through reports and presentations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional attitude when interacting with clients, contractors, and colleagues.

• BSc or BSc (Hons) in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• BSc (Hons) in Engineering Geology, or related field.

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