Technical Director / Associate Director: Ground Engineering

Overview

In this senior role, you drive the technical development of our Ground Engineering team and expand its capabilities to win work and deliver major projects. You will oversee geotechnical input, lead cross-disciplinary delivery, and mentor engineers while maintaining strong client relationships. You’ll shape multi-site programs and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, quality outcomes. This is a chance to influence infrastructure programs with a trusted, global firm at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits
• well-being programs
• global, prestigious firm
• career development
• inclusion and diversity emphasis

Responsibilities

• Oversee input, peer review and verification of geotechnical data and analyses and design calculations
• Provide consultative advice across the project lifecycle (site selection, optioneering, design, construction)
• Manage or supervise geotechnical projects including planning, scheduling, coordination, and budget
• Provide leadership and support to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery
• Maintain industry presence and build relationships to sustain a pipeline of opportunities
• Lead Ground Engineering delivery for multi-disciplinary projects with internal/external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Transport, Water, Energy and Buildings teams on project works and tenders
• Mentor and develop junior team members to support growth and capability

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology with 2:1 (or equivalent)
• MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology beneficial
• 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, work winning and maintaining client satisfaction
• Knowledge of ground conditions interpretation and parametric assessment methods
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective networking in local, regional, and national markets to promote the AECOM brand
• Insightfulness and ability to identify opportunities and make informed decisions
• Passion for developing engineers into future leaders
• Leadership
• Mentoring and coaching
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Geotechnical data analysis and verification
• Design calculations and optioneering
• Ground investigation practices and interpretation

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