Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

URS Scott Wilson (Aecom); Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects in ground engineering. The role requires experience in geotechnical design and project management, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will work within a diverse team and contribute to impactful projects across various sectors. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status preferred or on track to achieve within the next year.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish ground conditions and ground investigation practices.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g. gINT) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check and review geotechnical documents, including desk studies and design reports.
• Provide input to team/client technical review meetings and prepare bids.
• Mentor junior staff and own personal development.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering

BSc / MSc in Geology

Tools

gINT

Slope/W

Wallap

Job description

Overview

Company Description

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering services across the project lifecycle. We work on transportation, water, environment and other critical infrastructure projects, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and create positive impacts worldwide.

Join a global team of professionals delivering projects that make a tangible difference, with opportunities for growth and development.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of Ground Engineering?

AECOM UK & Ireland Ground Engineering Practice has a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist position in our Belfast office, on a full- or part-time basis.

Our Ground Engineering Practice covers all elements of ground engineering serving a wide range of end markets including energy, water, defence, highway and railway sectors. We provide feasibility studies, ground investigation, interpretation, detailed design, contract administration, technical advisory and construction supervision for geotechnical works. We work for leading UK, Irish and international clients with commissions of varying scale across sectors.

What can we offer?

Our Belfast Ground Engineering team is delivering geotechnical input on projects across the Island of Ireland, including:

• Sydenham WwPS
• N4 Mullingar to Longford
• N26 Ballina Bypass
• Galway to Oughterard Greenway
• Dublin Airport

We also support projects across the UK and internationally, with frameworks including Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Northern Ireland Water and Uisce Éireann.

We seek ambitious team players with the technical and commercial skills to take day-to-day responsibility for project delivery, ensuring technical quality and adherence to budget and programme. The role suits a candidate with experience in geotechnical design, able to work independently, support junior team members, manage budgets/programmes and lead geotechnical input from desk study/feasibility through ground investigation and interpretation to final design.

You will join an established team of Ground Engineers within the Scotland and Ireland region, based in the Belfast office, and work closely with colleagues across the UK & Ireland.

Job Duties include:

• Deliver: Prepare, check and review geotechnical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.
• Provide Expertise: Input to team/client technical review meetings, own decisions and propose alternatives. Prepare bids and proposals for internal and external clients.
• Mentoring: Own personal and professional development and mentor junior staff.

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through operation, providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every project stage.

We offer core and personalized benefits supporting your future and well-being, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering, BSc / MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology or Earth Science or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (desirable).
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status preferred or on track to achieve within the next year. Support will be provided to achieve this.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish ground conditions and ground investigation practices.
• Knowledge of ground condition interpretation/parametric assessment and correlation methods for common geotechnical design problems.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g. gINT) advantageous.
• Experience in geotechnical design (earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation) with strong analytical skills and proficiency with 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 in specialised fields (e.g. highways, railways) desirable.
• Experience and understanding of client relations, work planning and commercial management in engineering consultancy and design markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write clear technical reports and present confidently.
• Clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout Ireland and occasionally within the UK.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

We value everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements or have transferable skills, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure firm, delivering services across advisory, planning, design and construction management for public- and private-sector clients. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company.

Equality and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We may offer a Disability Confident Interview Scheme where applicable. All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.