Join AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering and Tunnelling Teams!

ICE Recruit; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking Geotechnical Engineers and Tunnel Engineers to join their teams across the UK. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, alongside a proven track record in ground engineering or tunnelling projects. The role offers professional growth, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to work on significant projects for leading clients. Successful applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and a willingness to innovate. Candidate values include flexible roles and a supportive environment for pursuing chartered status.

Benefits

Tailored development opportunities

Mentorship from industry professionals

Flexible roles to match expertise

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes and standards in geotechnical or tunnel design.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
• Clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground engineering or tunnelling projects in the UK.
• Provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project.
• Work alongside some of the industry’s best professionals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Geotechnical design

Structural engineering

Innovative mindset

Education

Degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering

Relevant field (Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology)

Job description

Join AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering and Tunnelling Teams!

Start here. Grow here.

We are searching for Ground Engineering and Tunnel Engineering professionals to join our teams here at AECOM!

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible? We're seeking dynamic Geotechnical Engineers/Engineering Geologists/Tunnel Engineers of all levels, to bring their technical expertise but also an innovative mindset to our teams across the UK.

Whether you have a geotechnical, engineering geology, tunnelling or structural engineering background, or have unconventional experience that adds fresh value, we'd love to hear from you.

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. Both our Ground Engineering Practice and our Tunnels and Underground Structures Practice serve a wide range of end markets including:

• Energy
• Rail
• Highways
• Water
• Development
• Defence
• Nuclear
• Data Centres
• Ports & Marine

Successful candidates must have a proven track record in the delivery of ground engineering or tunnelling projects in the UK or overseas and be fully conversant with the technical standards that apply.

We develop projects from concept through to operation, providing engineering and construction services for large-scale projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project.

Why Join AECOM?

Professional Growth:

Accelerate your career with tailored development opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to work alongside some of the industry’s best professionals.

Flexibility:

Whether you’re starting your journey in Ground Engineering, or are an experienced professional, we tailor roles to match your expertise, ensuring a perfect fit for both you and our projects.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related field.
• Progress towards Chartered status would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite.
• The team will provide support in achieving chartered status.
• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical or structural/tunnel design (role dependent), but also open to exploring new methods and innovations.
• Proven leadership experience in similar roles, appropriate to your level, with an ability to inspire and lead teams.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
• Clean driving licence.

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!