Technical Director / Associate Director: Ground Engineering

Overview

In this senior role, you drive the technical development of the Ground Engineering capability while expanding the client base and delivering complex geotechnical projects. You will lead multidisciplinary work, mentor the team, and shape project delivery from feasibility to construction. You’ll maintain industry presence and secure opportunities by fostering strong client relationships. This role offers the chance to influence large-scale infrastructure programs across the UK, leveraging your technical excellence and leadership.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and well-being programs
• global opportunities and collaboration
• equal opportunity employer
• supportive onboarding and development
• inclusion and diversity culture

Responsibilities

• Oversee input, peer review and verification of geotechnical data and design calculations
• Provide consultative guidance to external partners across project life cycle
• Plan and manage geotechnical projects including schedules, coordination, and budgets
• Lead and mentor the Ground Engineering team to meet time and quality targets
• Maintain relationships with past, current and prospective clients to sustain opportunities
• Take the Ground Engineering lead on multi-disciplinary project delivery
• Collaborate with Transport, Water, Energy and Buildings teams on project works and tenders
• Ensure junior team members receive appropriate development and guidance

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 geotechnical design practices
• Ability to collaborate in project delivery, work winning and client satisfaction
• Knowledge of interpretation/parametric assessment methods for geotechnical design problems
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and promote the AECOM brand
• Effective networking across local, regional and national markets
• Insightfulness and leadership potential to mentor future engineers
• Leadership
• Client relationship management
• Collaboration
• Geotechnical data analysis and interpretation
• Design of geotechnical solutions per UK standards
• Ground investigation planning and interpretation

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