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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 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. Some typical examples of current and past projects include National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade, H2Teesside, High Speed Rail, Network Rail’s Control Point 7 programme, 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:
* 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: Take on day‑to‑day responsibility for project delivery, ensuring technical quality and adherence to budget and programme.
* Provide Expertise: Active input to team/client technical review meetings, owning decisions and proposing 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 applying geotechnical design, can work independently, support junior team members, manage budgets and programmes, and lead the geotechnical input to projects from desk study and feasibility through to ground investigation, interpretation and final design—including specification, interpretive reports, construction drawings and design reports.
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 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, and openness to new methods.
* Ability to collaborate closely in project delivery, work‑winning and maintaining high client satisfaction.
* Knowledge of typical ground condition interpretation, parametric assessment and correlation methods for common design problems.
* Familiarity with data‑management software (e.g. gINT, Open Ground) is advantageous.
* Well‑rounded experience in earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation with strong analytical skills and confidence in design software.
* Familiarity with producing geotechnical analysis and design packages, including drawings, risk assessments, specifications and reports.
* Application of CDM Regulations and Safety in Design in a design and ground investigation environment.
* Experience with standards and processes in specialized fields (e.g. highways, railways) is desirable.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to produce clear technical reports and deliver confident presentations.
* Clean driving licence.
* Willingness 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, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills that would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Additional Information
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams tackle transportation, buildings, water, new energy and environmental projects worldwide, helping public‑ and private‑sector clients solve complex challenges with technical expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion, and ESG commitment.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options—whether at an AECOM office, remote location, or client site—within a dynamic environment that champions integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset.
We help foster a safe and respectful workplace, inviting everyone to bring their whole selves and unique talents to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet diverse needs. We’re a Fortune 500 firm, and our Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, growing together with your success.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition and meet the minimum/essential criteria. Please email us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you’d like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
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