Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist Join to apply for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist role at AECOM Company Description At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. Job Description Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what’s possible? We're 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, we’d love to hear from you. We’re 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. Current and past projects include National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade, H2Teesside (largest blue hydrogen production facility in the UK), High Speed Rail, Network Rail’s Control Point 7 programme, and overseas work with the Royal Commission of Al Ula and Neom. Energy Rail Highways Water Development Defence Nuclear Sectors Ports & Marine Job Duties Delivery: Take on day‑to‑day responsibility for the delivery of projects, ensuring technical quality and adherence to budget and programme. Provide Expertise: Provide active input to team/client technical review meetings, own decisions, and put forward alternative ideas and concepts. Commercial: Maintain high levels of client satisfaction, respond to client requirements, and develop fee proposals and bids for internal and external clients. Mentoring: Own 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. Benefits 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. AECOM offers a range of core and personalised benefits to support your future and well‑being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Qualifications 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. Strong knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices. Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, and openness to new methods. Ability to collaborate closely in project delivery, winning work, and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. Knowledge of ground condition interpretation/parametric assessment and correlation methods for common geotechnical design problems. Familiarity with data management software (e.g. gINT, Open Ground) is advantageous. Well‑rounded experience in geotechnical design (e.g., earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation) with strong analytical skills and confidence in relevant design software (e.g., Slope/W, Wallap). Familiarity with 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. Clean driving licence. Candidates willing to travel throughout the UK. 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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. 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 Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and more. 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