Engineering Geologist

• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Glasgow - 177 Bothwell Street

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We are searching for an 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

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.
• 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 Reaso

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!

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.

We are aDisability 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 Reasonab if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview  Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.