Company Description

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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 nearly 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 lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of Ground Engineering?

We’re looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Leeds. With an exciting and growing project portfolio, there is no better time to join us!

Aecom's Ground Engineering Practice covers all elements of Ground Engineering serving a wide range of end markets including highways, rail, water, development, MOD and nuclear sectors. Although advertised as a full time role, part time options will also be considered. We provide one-stop access to services in feasibility studies, ground investigation, interpretation, detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision for geotechnical works.

We work for leading UK&I and international clients and have commissions of varying scale across all sectors.

Current & Upcoming Projects:

• High Speed 2,

• Neom and AIUia (Saudi Arabia),

• Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme (LFAS2),

• Armley Gyratory Upgrade

• NPR Leeds Station Upgrade.

• Large frameworks in various sectors, Network Rail, Sellafield Ltd), Severn Trent Water

To be successful candidates must have a proven track record in the delivery of ground engineering projects in the UK and be fully conversant with the technical standards that apply.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Collaborate: Work closely with our Technical Directors and Associates in project delivery, work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.

• Oversee: On the job mentoring of junior staff and support towards achieving chartered status.

• Ensure Quality: Preparing, checking and reviewing a wide range of technical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through 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

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.

• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status is required or you must be on track to achieve this within the next 6 to 12 months.

• Candidates must have well-rounded experience in geotechnical design of earthworks and structures and must have strong analytical skills and be confident with the use of relevant design software including (Slope/W, Wallap, Repute).

• A strong working knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practice.

• Good knowledge of Network Rail and National Highways design and reporting processes is desirable.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com.

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

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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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10073720

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid