Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

AECOM’s Ground Engineering Practice seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist for its Belfast office. The role involves leading geotechnical delivery for projects across the island of Ireland and the UK, from feasibility to final design.

• Prepare, check and review geotechnical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.
• Provide active input in technical review meetings, own decisions and propose alternative concepts; prepare bids and proposals.
• Mentor junior staff, owning both personal and professional development.
• Take day‑to‑day responsibility for project delivery, ensuring technical quality, budget and programme control.
• Lead the geotechnical input from desk study/feasibility through investigation and interpretation to final design.

• Coolree Reservoir
• N21 Adare Bypass
• Royal Victoria Hospital
• Santry Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Poolbeg West Wastewater Treatment Plant

• BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering, BSc / MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science, or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status preferred or on track to achieve within the next year.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish ground conditions and investigation practices.
• Familiarity with typical ground condition interpretation/parametric assessment and correlation methods.
• Experience in geotechnical design (earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation) and use of design software (Slope/W, Wallap).
• Knowledge of relevant Eurocode, British and Irish Standards.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations / Safety in Design.
• Experience with standards in highways, railways desirable.
• Commercial management experience and client relationship building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel within Ireland and occasionally the UK.

Belfast, AECOM Office, with frequent travel across Ireland and occasional UK visits.

Hybrid working model, career development opportunities, professional practice networks, technical training, and volunteering days.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.