Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM; Lane; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Personalised benefits

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in London, preferably in Croydon. This position requires a blend of geotechnical expertise and innovative thinking, focusing on diverse sectors including rail and energy.

You will manage tasks and mentor junior staff, contributing to the successful delivery of projects while ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and possess analytical skills essential for geotechnical design.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying geotechnical design.
• Ability to collaborate closely in project delivery.
• Knowledge of current design codes and methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks for project delivery.
• Contribute to technical review meetings.
• Maintain high client satisfaction levels.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Analytical skills

Project delivery

Client satisfaction

Communication skills

Education

BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering

BSc and/or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

gINT

Open Ground

Slope/W

Wallap

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what’s possible? We’re seeking a dynamic 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 Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in London; either Croydon (preferred) or Aldgate.

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, High Speed Rail, Network Rail’s Control Point 7 programme, and overseas work such as the Royal Commission of Al Ula and Neom.

• 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, based in the AECOM Croydon (preferable) or Aldgate Office, and will work closely with colleagues from across the UK & Ireland.

Job Duties include:

• Delivery: Manage tasks and assist the team with project delivery, ensuring technical quality, adherence to budget and programme.
• Provide Expertise: Contribute to team/client technical review meetings, own decisions, and propose alternative ideas and concepts.
• Commercial: Maintain high levels of client satisfaction, respond to client requirements, and support the development of 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 suits a candidate who has experience in applying geotechnical design, can work independently, support junior team members, manage budget/programme deliverables, and provide the geotechnical input to projects from desk study/feasibility through to ground investigation, interpretation, final design, specifications, interpretive reports, construction drawings, and design reports.

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through to operation, providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion‑dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise at every stage of a project. You’ll enjoy core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, flexible hybrid work, 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 desirable, or you have a plan and are on track to achieve this.
• Good knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices.
• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, with an openness to new methods and innovations.
• Ability to collaborate closely in project delivery, win projects, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of typical ground conditions interpretation/parametric assessment and correlation methods applicable to common geotechnical design problems.
• Familiarity with data management software gINT, Open Ground is advantageous.
• Experience in geotechnical design (earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation) with strong analytical skills and use of relevant design software 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 produce clear technical reports and documents.
• Experience in the design, specification and management of ground investigation (remotely and in the field).
• Clean driving licence.
• Candidates should be willing to travel throughout the UK.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.