Graduate Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist
- Full-time
- State/Province: London, City of
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
- Business Line: Transportation
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower
Responsibilities
- Desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys and geomorphological mapping
- Contribute to the design, planning and procurement of ground investigations
- Supervision of ground investigation fieldwork
- Geological interpretation and preparation of interpretative reports
- Analysis of geotechnical data, preparation of ground models, design and reporting on foundations, retaining walls, soil slope stability, earthworks, rock slope stabilisation
- Use of digital software including Openground and Leapfrog for data management and 3D geological modelling
- Develop analysis and modelling skills using 2D and 3D numerical packages
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
- Advanced degree (MSc/MEng) in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D desirable
- Previous experience in geotechnical work preferred but not essential
- Willing to pursue professional qualifications through ICE, IOM3 or The Geological Society
- Demonstrated interest in geotechnical projects and promotion of geotechnical activities with clients
- Flexible and willing to work away from home, at sites and occasionally in other offices
- Motivated to meet client and business expectations, considering financial and commercial implications
- Effective communicator with colleagues, internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing
- Capability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team
- Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus
- Right to work in the UK
Application Process
- Submission of CV and covering letter, including academic grades, date availability, and preferred locations
- Early application encouraged; CV will be reviewed on a rolling basis for immediate or advanced offer start
- Applicants must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment
Professional Development
Our 2‑year Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and GEO Grounding academy provide technical training across modules such as Desk Study, Geological Interpretation, Ground Investigation Design and Site Supervision, Ground Model Development, Parametric Assessment, and Geotechnical Design.
Equal Opportunity and Discrimination
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a disability‑confident employer. We will offer an interview to any applicant meeting the minimum criteria who has a disability or long‑term condition. Please send a request for a Disability Confident Interview Scheme to ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com.
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist in Glasgow employer: AECOM
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