Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM UK & Ireland Ground Engineering Practice in Belfast is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist for either full‑time or part‑time work. You will lead engineering teams and help shape ground engineering across energy, water, defence, highway and railway sectors.

The role involves delivering geotechnical documents, providing technical input in client reviews, and mentoring junior staff. Frequent travel within Ireland and occasionally the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering, BSc/MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology or Earth Science, or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status preferred or on track to achieve within one year.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish ground conditions and investigation practices.
• Experience with typical ground conditions interpretation/parametric assessment and correlation methods for common geotechnical design problems.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g., OpenGround) advantageous.
• Well‑rounded experience in geotechnical design (earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation) with strong analytical skills and competence in relevant design software (e.g., Slope/W, Wallap).
• Experience producing geotechnical analysis and design packages, including drawings, risk assessments, specifications and design reports.
• Good knowledge of relevant Eurocode, British and Irish standards.
• Application of CDM Regulations / Safety in Design in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Experience or familiarity with standards and processes in specialised fields (highways, railways) desirable.
• Experience and understanding of the consultancy and design markets, client relationship building, work planning and commercial management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical reports and deliver confident presentations.
• Clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout Ireland and occasionally within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver: Prepare, check and review a wide range of geotechnical documents including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.
• Provide Expertise: Active input to team/client technical review meetings; own decisions and present alternative ideas and concepts. Prepare bids and proposals for internal and external clients.
• Mentoring: Lead the professional development and on‑the‑job mentoring of junior staff.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Geology/Earth Science MSc

Tools

OpenGround

Slope/W

Wallap

Job description

Job Overview

AECOM UK & Ireland Ground Engineering Practice is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist for our Belfast office, full‑time or part‑time. The role leads engineering teams and shapes the future of ground engineering across energy, water, defence, highway and railway sectors.

Key Projects

• N21 Adare Bypass
• Royal Victoria Hospital
• Santry Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Coolree Reservoir
• Poolbeg West Wastewater Treatment Plant

We also support projects across the UK and internationally, working with frameworks such as the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Northen Ireland Water.

Job Duties

Deliver: Prepare, check and review a wide range of geotechnical documents including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.

Provide Expertise: Active input to team/client technical review meetings; own decisions and present alternative ideas and concepts. Prepare bids and proposals for internal and external clients.

Mentoring: Lead the professional development and on‑the‑job mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering, BSc/MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology or Earth Science, or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status preferred or on track to achieve within one year.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish ground conditions and investigation practices.
• Experience with typical ground conditions interpretation/parametric assessment and correlation methods for common geotechnical design problems.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g., OpenGround) advantageous.
• Well‑rounded experience in geotechnical design (earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation) with strong analytical skills and competence in relevant design software (e.g., Slope/W, Wallap).
• Experience producing geotechnical analysis and design packages, including drawings, risk assessments, specifications and design reports.
• Good knowledge of relevant Eurocode, British and Irish standards.
• Application of CDM Regulations / Safety in Design in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Experience or familiarity with standards and processes in specialised fields (highways, railways) desirable.
• Experience and understanding of the consultancy and design markets, client relationship building, work planning and commercial management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical reports and deliver confident presentations.
• Clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout Ireland and occasionally within the UK.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disability Confident Employer

We provide an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know via [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.