AECOM
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer – St Albans
Location: AECOM St Albans Office, 10 Bricket Road Work Location Model: Hybrid
About the Role
At AECOM, we’re driving sustainable progress across infrastructure, energy, transport, and more. As a global team, we deliver transformative projects that shape communities—from high-speed rail to energy initiatives, nuclear facilities, and beyond. Our Ground Engineering team in St Albans is seeking a dynamic Senior Geotechnical Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with innovative thinking.
This role is perfect for someone passionate about excelling in geotechnical design, mentoring juniors, and leading complex projects while contributing to AECOM’s mission of building a better future.
What You’ll Be Doing
Core Responsibilities:
- Project Delivery: Own technical quality, budget adherence, and programme delivery for projects across sectors like energy, rail, highways, water, and defence.
- Expertise & Innovation:
- Lead technical reviews and client meetings, proposing alternative solutions and owning key decisions.
- Contribute to design concepts, parametetric assessments, and ground condition interpretations.
- Commercial & Client Engagement:
- Develop fee proposals and bids for internal/external clients, ensuring high satisfaction.
- Advise on commercial studies and feasibility assessments.
- Mentorship & Growth:
- Mentor junior engineers with expertise in geotechnical design methodologies.
- Drive your own career development (e.g., aiming for Chartered Engineer status).
What We Require:
- Lead geotechnical input across the project lifecycle—from desk studies, feasibility, ground investigations, reports, drawings, to final design.
- Independently budget, programme, and deliver project deliverables.
- Work collaboratively in UK & international project teams.
About AECOM
We’re AECOM, a Fortune 500 leader with $16.1 billion revenue (FY2025), trusted for our global expertise, technology-driven solutions, and commitment to sustainability. Our UK & Ireland Ground Engineering Practice serves industries like energy, railways, highways, and nuclear, with projects ranging from H2Teesside (blue hydrogen) to High Speed Rail and Royal Commission of Al Ula.
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About You
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree Qualification(s):
- BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Preferred: Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) status (or progression support within a year).
- Technical Skills:
- Deep knowledge of UK ground conditions and investigation techniques.
- Expertise in design codes/standards (e.g., BS EN Eurocodes, DTp GE7) and innovative practices.
- Hands-on geotechnical design: earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stability.
- familiarity with software like Slope/W, Wallap, Plaxis, Soiltress.
- Ability to generate interpretive reports, construction drawings, specifications, and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Safety in Design.
- ideally, experience in transportation, highways, railways, or nuclear sectors.
- Soft Skills & Compliance:
- Strong written/verbal communication, including technical presentations.
- Strong analytical skills to problem-solve sophisticated project challenges.
- Clean UK driving licence (essential).
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
Desirable:
- SafetyNet, gINT, or Open Ground proficiency.
- Good understanding of international ground conditions (e.g., VM, ICE).
- Exposure to data analysis and mapping tools (e.g., SiteVision GRASS).
Our Offer
Join a Culture of Innovation & Growth:
- Gaining Chartered Status: AECOM supports your progress toward Chartered Engineer via mentorship and resources.
- Flexible Hybrid Work Model: Customise your schedule with hybrid roles and remote work.
- Career Development:
- Access to AECOM University mentoring programs.
- Opportunities to specialise in sectors like energy or transport.
- Networking: Geotechnical or sector-specific practice groups to collaborate globally.
- Volunteering & Impact: Take paid days to contribute via community engagements.
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Compensation & Benefits:
AECOM offers industry-leading remuneration and time-and-half holiday pay. Benefits include:
- Rewards power-ups (worth up to an extra 30 days paid leave).
- Support for health and wellness.
- Personalised benefits: Extra leave, insight plans, or financial benefits—tailored to your lifestyle.
Why Work With Us?
- Future planning that makes a lasting positive impact.
- A supportive equity, diversity, and inclusion culture.
- Sustainable projects that advance 4 Net Zero and environmental goals.
- Access to cutting-edge tools like Cloudoor Technology and BIM.
About AECOM
We view culture and sustainability as core to innovation. Our Club AECOM program empowers teams to:
- Collaborate across borders to build, operate, and manage smart cities.
- Expedite decision-making through trusted partnership.
- Drive a diverse, innovative community where everyone thrives.
Legal Information
All new hires must attend an in-person onboarding in the UK due to policy integrity.
Diversity & Well-Being
AECOM’s Disability Confident Employer commitment ensures accessibility throughout hiring. We actively encourage applications from neurodivergent or disabled candidates who meet criteria. Contact [email protected] for reasonable adjustments if needed.
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If you see yourself at the forefront of the industry—or believe your transferable skills align with this bold role—apply today. Help us build a more resilient, inclusive future.
State/Province: Hertfordshire Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited Business Line: Transportation Operating Group: International
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