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Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

ENGINEERINGUK

Belfast

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GBP 40,000 - 80,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead a talented team in Belfast. This role offers the chance to shape the future of Ground Engineering while managing significant projects across Ireland. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality geotechnical documents, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines. If you possess strong analytical skills and a passion for engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer or Geologist status preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of UK and Irish ground conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review geotechnical documents and reports.
  • Provide technical expertise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering

BSc / MSc in Geology

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Sector: Engineering, Science and Pharmaceutical
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of Ground Engineering? AECOM UK & Ireland Ground Engineering Practice has a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist level vacancy in our Belfast office, on a full or part-time basis. We provide services in feasibility studies, ground investigation, interpretation, detailed design, technical advisory, and construction supervision for geotechnical works.
What can we offer?
Our Belfast Ground Engineering team is currently managing geotechnical input on projects across the Island of Ireland including:

  • Sydenham WwPS
  • N4 Mullingar to Longford
  • N26 Ballina Bypass
  • Galway to Oughterard Greenway
  • Dublin Airport

We require ambitious team players with the technical and commercial skills, knowledge, and experience to take day-to-day responsibility for project delivery, ensuring technical quality and adherence to budget and programme.
Job Duties include:

  • Deliver: Preparing, checking, and reviewing geotechnical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, and design reports.
  • Provide Expertise: Active input to team/client technical review meetings, preparing bids and proposals.
  • Mentoring: On-the-job mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
Here's what we're looking for:

  • BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering, BSc / MSc in Geology, Engineering Geology or Earth Science or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering is desirable.
  • Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status preferred or on track to achieve this within the next year.
  • Strong knowledge of UK and Irish ground conditions and ground investigation practices.
  • Well-rounded experience in geotechnical design with strong analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland and occasionally within the UK.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you meet some of the requirements or have transferable skills, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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ReqID: J10122174
Business Line: Transportation
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
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