Engineering Geologist

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of whats possible Were seeking a dynamic Senior Geotechnical Engineer who brings not only their technical expertise but also an innovative mindset. Whether you come from a traditional geotechnical engineering background or have unconventional experience that adds fresh value wed love to hear from you.

Were looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in St Albans.

What can we offer

We work for leading United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I) and international clients and have a wide range of commissions across all sectors some typical examples of current and past projects include National Grids Great Grid Upgrade where our teams are supporting the overhaul of electricity distribution infrastructure across England and Wales; H2

Teesside which aims to be the largest blue hydrogen production facility in the UK;
High Speed Rail;
Network Rails Control Point 7 programme of works to operate maintain and renew the mainline rail infrastructure; and overseas work including work for the Royal Commission of Al Ula and Neom. Our Ground Engineering Practice covers all aspects of Ground Engineering serving a wide range of end markets including.

• Energy.
• Rail.
• Highways.
• Water.
• Development.
• Defence.
• Nuclear Sectors.
• Ports & Marine.

You will be joining an established team of Ground Engineers within the South-East region will be based in the AECOM St Albans Office and will work closely with colleagues from across the UK & Ireland.

Job Duties include:

Delivery:
We require ambitious team players with the technical and commercial skills knowledge and experience to take on day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of projects ensuring technical quality and adherence to budget and programme.

Provide Expertise:
Active input to team/client technical review meetings being prepared to own decisions and put forward alternative ideas and concepts.

Commercial:
Maintaining high levels of client satisfaction being responsive to client requirements and developing fee proposals and bids for internal and external clients.

Mentoring:
Owning personal and professional development and on the job mentoring of junior staff.

The position will suit a candidate who has experience in applying geotechnical design can work with a high degree of independence can support junior team members can budget/programme deliverables and lead the geotechnical input to projects from desk study/feasibility through to ground investigation and interpretation to final design including preparation of specifications interpretive reports construction drawings and design reports.

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project

And lets not forget about the perks ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc and/or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) status is preferred or on track to achieve this within the next year. The team will provide the necessary support to achieve this.
• Strong knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices.
• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes standards and best practices in geotechnical design but also open to exploring new methods and innovations.
• Ability to collaborate closely in project delivery work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of typical ground conditions interpretation/parametric assessment and correlation methods applicable to common geotechnical design problems.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g. gINT Open Ground) would be advantageous.
• Well-rounded experience in geotechnical design (e.g. earthworks foundations retaining structures slope stabilisation) with strong analytical skills and confidence in the use of relevant design software (e.g. Slope/W Wallap).
• Familiarity with the production of geotechnical analysis and design packages including drawings risk assessments specifications and design reports.
• Application of CDM Regulations / Safety in Design in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Experience with standards and processes in specialised fields (e.g. highways railways) is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports and documents and make high quality confident presentations in-person or remotely using collaboration software.
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