Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Location: London (Croydon or Aldgate)
About the Role
We’re seeking a dynamic Principal Geotechnical Engineer who brings deep technical expertise and 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.
What 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 Great Grid Upgrade, High Speed Rail, Network Rail CP7 and overseas work for the Royal Commission of Al Ula and Neom. Our Ground Engineering Practice serves:
* Energy
* Rail
* Highways
* Water
* Development
* Defence
* Nuclear Sectors
* Ports & Marine
Job Duties Include
* Deliver: Lead and manage geotechnical projects from investigation through design and construction, ensuring high quality deliverables, commercial performance, and adherence to budget and programme.
* Innovate: Apply cutting‑edge approaches in ground investigation, design, and construction, including foundation design, slope stability assessment, and ground improvement.
* Lead: Work independently, support and develop junior team members, engage with internal and external clients, and provide input to projects from desk study to final design.
* Take day‑to‑day responsibility for delivery while ensuring technical quality and commercial objectives.
Qualifications
* Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (BSc or MSc) or a related field.
* Chartered status (Engineer) preferred.
* Ability to collaborate closely with Technical Directors and Associates in project delivery and work‑winning.
* Actively input to team and client meetings; prepared to own decisions and propose alternative ideas.
* Provide on‑the‑job mentoring of junior staff and support their progression toward chartered status.
* Prepare, check, and review a wide range of technical documents—desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings, and design reports.
* Prepare fee bids and proposals for internal and external clients.
* Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, while remaining open to new methods.
* Proven leadership experience in similar roles, inspiring and guiding teams.
* Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
* Clean driving licence.
What You Are
* You’re technically proficient and passionate about pushing the field forward.
* You thrive on solving complex challenges and enjoy creative, sustainable solutions.
* You value teamwork, mentoring, and leadership, and you’re keen to shape the future.
* While familiar with established methodologies, you eagerly embrace new tools, technologies, and ways of thinking.
Benefits
Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Benefits include career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Equal Opportunity
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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