Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentoring

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

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.