Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

In this Senior Geotechnical Engineer role, you will lead geotechnical input across projects, shaping design from desk study through to final drawings and reports. You will work within AECOM’s Ground Engineering team in the Northeast, collaborating with colleagues across the UK & Ireland to solve complex ground challenges for major clients. You’ll manage delivery scope, budget, and schedule while mentoring junior team members and exploring innovative geotechnical approaches. This role offers hybrid working, high-impact projects, and opportunities to broaden your technical and leadership skills in a global firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• diversity and inclusion
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical input from desk study/feasibility through to final design, including specifications and reports
• Apply geotechnical design with independence and support juniors
• Oversee project delivery to meet programme and budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain high client satisfaction
• Prepare construction drawings and geotechnical design reports
• Ensure safety and CDM compliance in design and investigations
• Produce risk assessments, design reports, and technical drawings

Key requirements

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Geotechnical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (IEng/CEng) preferred or on track within next year
• Strong knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices
• Experience with geotechnical design codes, standards, and innovative methods
• Ability to collaborate in project delivery and client engagement
• Knowledge of ground conditions interpretation and parametric assessment
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g. Leapfrog, Open Ground) is advantageous
• Experience in earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilization
• Strong reporting and presentation skills
• Clean driving licence and willingness to travel UK-wide

• collaboration
• clear communication
• client-focused
• UK ground conditions and GI practices
• geotechnical design codes and standards
• ground investigation interpretation

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