Engineering Geologist

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We are searching for a  Engineering Geologist to join us here at AECOM within our Ground Engineering team. You will be responsible for supporting investigations interpretation and design across transport water energy and development projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a individual looking to gain broad exposures to ground investigation geohazard assessment and geotechnical design with structured support mentoring and progression.

AECOM is  industry-leading in delivering the most complex projects that help shape sustainable infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation and benefits plus flexible hybrid working and you would gain access to our global technical network and digital delivery tools. 

Heres what youll do:

• Apply your common ground investigation knowledge on projects when required
• Undertake the ground interpretations and soil parameter assessments and ground investigation data management software (e.g. Open Ground) would be advantageous
• Apply your legacy mining risk assessment investigation and remediation experience when necessary
• To be able to undertake rock slope and landslide (including debris flow) inspections risk assessments and remediation
• Undertake geotechnical design (e.g. soil and rock slopes earthworks anchors)
• Provide geotechnical analysis when required experience in design software packages would be advantageous
• Produce drawings risk assessments specifications and design reports

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• BSc/MSc in Geology Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
• MSc in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering is desirable.
• Progress toward Chartered Geologist (CGeol) is advantageous; we provide full support toward chartership.
• Clean driving license.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Ireland.
• Familiarity/knowledge of relevant Eurocode and British Standards.
  Any experience with standards and processes in a specialised fields (e.g. highways railways) is welcome.

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

At AECOM we value everyones 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!

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To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at 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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well 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   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time