Engineering Geologist

AECOM; Bricket Wood; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University access

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM in the United Kingdom is looking for an Engineering Geologist to join our Ground Engineering team. You will plan and supervise ground investigations, log soils/rocks to BS 5930 and EC7, manage sampling and groundwater monitoring, and produce factual and interpretive reports for landmark projects.

You’ll work within multi-disciplinary teams across sectors, with opportunities for chartership development, travel to site locations, and a flexible hybrid working model designed to support

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology/Engineering Geology (MSc preferred or equivalent experience).
• Progress toward, or interest in, chartership (CGeol/CEng) with a relevant professional body.
• Working knowledge of UK investigation standards and guidance (BS 5930, EC7, CDM).
• Experience preparing desk studies, supervising site works, and authoring factual/interpretive reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise ground investigations (scoping, method statements, logistics, permits) with a strong safety focus.
• Undertake soil/rock logging to BS 5930 and EC7; manage sampling, in-situ testing, and groundwater monitoring.
• Coordinate and schedule laboratory testing; assure data quality and manage digital records (AGS, OpenGround).
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports, including geohazard assessments and ground models.
• Support options appraisal and preliminary design with geotechnical colleagues.
• Travel to project sites and integrate with environmental, structures, highways, rail, water and energy teams.

Skills

Ground investigation planning

Site supervision

Data management

GIS

Safety leadership

Education

Degree in Geology/Engineering Geology

Tools

AGS

OpenGround

gINT

GIS

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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.

Work with Us. Change the World.

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. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible?

We're seeking a Engineering Geologist who brings not only their technical expertise but also an innovative mindset.

We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

Our Ground Engineering team partners with public and private clients to investigate ground conditions, manage geohazards, and design resilient, sustainable solutions that enable major infrastructure and development.

We are searching for an Engineering Geologist to join us here at AECOM and to undertake the planning and delivery of high-quality ground investigations, transform data into actionable insight, and support multi-disciplinary teams across landmark projects.

You will gain exposure from desk study through delivery — including site supervision, data management, and interpretive reporting — with clear pathways for technical and chartership development.

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 where our teams are supporting the overhaul of electricity distribution infrastructure across England and Wales; H2Teesside which aims to be the largest blue hydrogen production facility in the UK; High Speed Rail; Network Rail’s 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.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Plan and supervise ground investigations (scoping, method statements, logistics, permits) with a strong safety focus.
• Undertake soil/rock logging to BS 5930 and EC7; manage sampling, in-situ testing, and groundwater monitoring.
• Coordinate and schedule laboratory testing; assure data quality and manage digital records (e.g., AGS).
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports, including geohazard assessments, ground models, and design inputs.
• Support options appraisal and preliminary design (foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures) with geotechnical colleagues.
• Integrate with environmental, structures, highways, rail, water, and energy teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Apply CDM and H&S best practice on site; lead toolbox talks and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Mentor graduates and technicians; contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Travel to project sites as required by commission needs.

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 let’s not forget about the perks at AECOM. You’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 what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree in Geology/Engineering Geology/Earth Sciences (MSc preferred or equivalent experience).
• Progress toward, or interest in, chartership (CGeol/CEng) with a relevant professional body (e.g., GeolSoc, ICE).
• Working knowledge of UK investigation standards and guidance (BS 5930, EC7, CDM); familiarity with GI methods and plant.
• Experience preparing desk studies, supervising site works, and authoring factual/interpretive reports.
• Data and digital skills (e.g., AGS data, OpenGround/gINT/HoleBASE); experience with GIS desirable.
• Desirable: exposure to geotechnical analysis tools (e.g., Slope/W, PLAXIS 2D), ground modelling, and risk assessment.
• Full UK driving licence (or local equivalent) and willingness to travel for site work.

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. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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 you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

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