Technical Director / Associate Director: Ground Engineering

Overview

In this senior role, you will lead the Ground Engineering practice to deliver high-quality geotechnical solutions for major projects. You’ll shape multidisciplinary work across the project lifecycle, foster client relationships, and drive growth while mentoring the next generation of engineers. This position combines technical leadership with business development in a UK-wide context, aligned with AECOM’s mission to deliver a better world. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to solve complex geotechnical challenges at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• global publicly traded firm
• industry-leading technology and thinking
• transformational work with big impact
• comprehensive compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs
• Disability Confident Interview Scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee input, peer review and verification of geotechnical data and design calculations
• Provide consultative advice to external partners across project stages
• Plan and manage geotechnical projects including schedules, coordination, and budgets
• Lead and mentor the Ground Engineering team to meet time and quality expectations
• Maintain industry presence and cultivate client relationships to sustain opportunities
• Lead delivery of multi-disciplinary projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Transport, Water, Energy and Buildings teams on project works and tenders
• Mentor and develop junior team members

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology with 2:1 or higher
• MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology is advantageous
• Chartered status
• Strong knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices
• Understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design
• Ability to collaborate in project delivery and maintain high client satisfaction
• Knowledge of ground conditions interpretation/parametric assessment methods
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Effective networking to promote the AECOM brand
• Insightfulness and opportunity-recognition skills
• Passion for developing engineers and leaders
• leadership
• client relationship management
• collaboration
• geotechnical data analysis and interpretation
• design calculations and verification
• site-selection and optioneering

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