Technical Director / Associate Director: Ground Engineering

Overview

In this senior role you will guide the technical development of AECOM’s Ground Engineering team, cultivate client relationships, and drive cross-disciplinary projects. You’ll oversee geotechnical data review, provide expert advice across project lifecycles, and lead delivery to time and quality targets. The role combines leadership, business development, and technical excellence within a globally connected practice. You’ll shape multi-disciplinary initiatives and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• flexible working arrangements
• global, diverse work environment
• career development and mentoring
• competitive compensation and well-being programs
• access to industry-leading technology

Responsibilities

• Oversee input, peer review and verification of geotechnical data and analyses and design calculations
• Provide consultative guidance to external partners through all project stages
• Plan and manage geotechnical projects including schedules and budgets
• Lead and mentor the Ground Engineering team to meet client and internal expectations
• Maintain and grow relationships with past, current and prospective clients
• Take the Ground Engineering lead for multi-disciplinary project delivery
• Collaborate with Transport, Water, Energy and Buildings teams on projects and tenders
• Mentor and develop junior team members

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology (2:1 or higher)
• Chartered status
• Strong knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices
• Understanding of current geotechnical design codes, standards, and best practices
• Ability to collaborate in project delivery, win work, and maintain client satisfaction
• Knowledge of ground conditions interpretation and parametric assessment methods
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills
• Networking capabilities to promote the AECOM brand
• Insightfulness and opportunity recognition
• Commitment to developing future engineers and leaders

• leadership
• communication
• relationship-building
• geotechnical data interpretation
• design calculations for geotechnical works
• ground investigation planning

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