Senior Geotechnical Engineer​/Engineering Geologist

Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

Location:

AECOM St Albans Office, St Albans, England, United Kingdom.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, providing professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from planning and design to construction management and operation. We serve a wide range of sectors, including energy, rail, highways, water, and defense.

Join our Ground Engineering team as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. You will be responsible for the delivery of geotechnical design for large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.>

• Lead day‑to‑day project delivery, ensuring technical quality, on‑time delivery, and adherence to budget and programme.
• Provide technical input to client and internal technical review meetings, owning decisions and presenting alternative ideas.
• Develop fee proposals and bids, maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
• Develop projects from concept through operation, producing specifications, interpretive reports, construction drawings and design reports.
• Apply CDM Regulations and safety in design across all activities.

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) status preferred or progressing to achieve within the next year.
• Strong knowledge of UK ground conditions and investigation practices.
• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design.
• Experience in geotechnical design of earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, and slope stabilisation.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g. gINT, Open Ground) advantageous.
• Clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK.

• Hybrid working model with flexible office and remote options.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career development opportunities through AECOM University and technical practice networks.
• Volunteering days and wellbeing programmes.

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