Join AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering Team!

AECOM; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm is seeking Geotechnical Engineers/Geologists in St Albans to deliver innovative ground engineering solutions across the UK. Candidates should have a degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field, and be passionate about solving complex challenges. This is a hybrid role that offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in ground engineering projects in the UK.
• Understanding of design codes and geotechnical standards.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground engineering projects from concept to operation.
• Provide engineering and construction services for large projects.
• Support teams with analytical and strategic expertise.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

We are searching for Ground 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/Geologists of all levels, to bring their technical expertise but also an innovative mindset to our teams across the UK. 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. 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

Successful candidates must have a proven track record in the delivery of ground engineering projects in the UK 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.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related field.
• Progress towards Chartered status would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite. The team can provide support in achieving chartered status.
• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, 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

Who You Are

• You’re not just technically proficient—you’re passionate about pushing the field forward.
• You thrive on solving complex challenges and enjoy thinking outside the box to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions.
• You value teamwork, mentoring, and leadership, and you’re keen to help shape the future.
• While you’re familiar with established methodologies, you’re also eager to embrace new tools, technologies, and ways of thinking.

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.

Submit your CV, and we’ll consider your application for current and future opportunities.

Come grow with us. Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised 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.

Additional Information

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 to complete the application process, please contact us.

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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.

ReqID: REF49691R

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid