Senior Director, Ground Engineering & Geotechnics

Aecom2; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM's Ground Engineering Practice is seeking a Technical Director / Associate Director to drive technical development and leadership across the team on UK projects. You will strengthen client relationships, oversee geotechnical data verification, and guide multi-disciplinary tenders with senior leadership.

Role requires Chartered status, UK ground condition knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while delivering projects to time and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology with 2:1 or higher.
• MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology is advantageous.
• Chartered status is required.
• Strong knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices.
• Understanding of current design codes and best practices in geotechnical design.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing input, peer review and verification of geotechnical data and analyses and design calculations.
• Providing consultative advice to external partners through project life cycle.
• Managing or overseeing geotechnical projects including planning schedules and budgets.
• Providing leadership and support to the Ground Engineering team to meet time and quality expectations.
• Maintaining relationships with past, current and prospective customers to build a pipeline.
• Taking the Ground Engineering lead for delivery of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Collaborating with other teams and stakeholders on project works and tenders.

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical design

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree (2:1)

MSc/MEng advantageous

Chartered status

Job description

AECOM's Ground Engineering Practice is seeking a Technical Director / Associate Director to drive technical development and leadership across the team on UK projects. You will strengthen client relationships, oversee geotechnical data verification, and guide multi-disciplinary tenders with senior leadership.

Role requires Chartered status, UK ground condition knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while delivering projects to time and quality expectations.