Geotechnical Engineer in Training in Croydon

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We're seeking a dynamic Geotechnical Engineer who brings not only their technical expertise but also an innovative mindset. Whether you come from a traditional geotechnical engineering background or have unconventional experience that adds fresh value, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in London; 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
• H2Teesside, which aims to be the largest blue hydrogen production facility in the UK
• High Speed Rail
• Network Rail's Control Point 7 programme of works
• Overseas work including work for the Royal Commission of Al Ula and Neom

Our Ground Engineering Practice covers all aspects of Ground Engineering serving a wide range of end markets including Ports & Marine.

You will be joining an established team of Ground Engineers within the South-East region, based in the AECOM Croydon (preferable) or Aldgate Office and will work closely with colleagues from across the UK & Ireland.

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.
• Commercial: Maintaining high levels of client satisfaction, being responsive to client requirements, and supporting with the development of fee proposals and bids for internal and external clients.
• Owning personal and professional development and on-the-job mentoring of junior staff.

The position will suit a candidate who has some experience in applying geotechnical design, can work with a high degree of independence, can support junior team members, can budget/programme deliverables and provide the geotechnical input to projects from desk study/feasibility through to ground investigation and interpretation to final design including preparation of specifications, interpretive reports, construction drawings and design reports.

We develop projects from concept through to operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. 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.

Here's what we're looking for:

• BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc and/or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Ability to collaborate closely in project delivery, work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g. gINT, Open Ground) would be advantageous.
• Experience in geotechnical design (e.g. earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stabilisation) with strong analytical skills and some experience in the use of relevant design software.
• Experience with standards and processes in specialised fields (e.g. highways, railways) is desirable.
• Experience in the design, specification and management of ground investigation (remotely and in the field).
• Clean driving license.
• Candidates should be willing to travel throughout the UK.

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