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Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible? We're seeking a dynamic Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist who brings not only their technical expertise but also an innovative mindset. Whether you come from a traditional geotechnical engineering/engineering geology background or have unconventional experience that adds fresh value, we'd love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist, to join our Ground Engineering team in Bristol.
What can we offer?
We work for leading United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I) and international clients and have a wide range of commissions across all sectors, some typical examples of current and past projects include National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade where the team are supporting the overhaul of electricity distribution infrastructure across England and Wales; Network Rail’s Control Point 7 programme of works to operate, maintain and renew the mainline rail infrastructure; datacentres; overseas work and work for local authorities in the vicinity of Bristol and Cardiff. Our Ground Engineering Practice covers all aspects of Ground Engineering serving a wide range of end markets including:
- Energy.
- Buildings (e.g. education, commercial, retail).
- Rail.
- Highways.
- Water.
- Defence.
- Nuclear Sectors.
- Ports & Marine.
Job Duties include:
- Delivery : We require ambitious team players with the technical and commercial skills, knowledge and experience to manage tasks and assist the team with the delivery of projects, ensuring technical quality and adherence to budget and programme.
- Provide Expertise : Active input to team/client technical review meetings, being prepared to own decisions and put forward alternative ideas and concepts.
- Commercial : Maintaining high levels of client satisfaction, being responsive to client requirements.
- Mentoring : Owning personal and professional development and assisting colleagues.
Come grow with us.
We develop projects from concept through to 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 stage of a project
And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications
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 is desirable.
- Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Chartered Geologist (Cgeol) status is desirable but not a must. If you have a plan and want to achieve this then the team will provide the necessary support to achieve this.
- Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, but also open to exploring new methods and innovations.
- Ability to collaborate closely in project delivery and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
- Experience in authoring Geotechnical Desktop Studies, Geotechnical Specifications and Interpretative Geotechnical Reports.
- Knowledge of typical ground conditions interpretation/parametric assessment and correlation methods applicable to common geotechnical design problems.
- Ideally experience in geotechnical design (e.g. earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation) with strong analytical skills and some experience in the use of relevant geotechnical design software.
- Familiarity with the production of geotechnical analysis and design packages, including drawings, risk assessments, specifications and design reports.
- Good knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices. Experience in the design, specification and management of ground investigation (remotely and in the field).
- Application of CDM Regulations / Safety in Design in a design and ground investigation environment.
- Experience with standards and processes in specialised fields (e.g. highways, rail, RIBA stages) is desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports and documents.
- Clean driving licence.
- Candidates should be willing to travel throughout the UK.
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
Additional Information
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10132208
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
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