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    Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Leeds, United Kingdom - AECOM

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    At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

    Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

    We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

    There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

    We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.


    Our Ground Engineering Practice covers all elements of Ground Engineering serving a wide range of end markets including highways, rail, water, development, MOD and nuclear sectors.


    AECOM's Ground Engineering specialists provide one-stop access to services in feasibility studies, ground investigation, interpretation, detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision for geotechnical works.

    We work for leading UK&I and international clients and have commissions of varying scale across all sectors, including projects such as High Speed 2, Neom and AIUia (Saudi Arabia), as well as large local projects such as Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme (LFAS2), Armley Gyratory Upgrade and the NPR Leeds Station Upgrade.

    Our Leeds team have a stable workflow through large frameworks in various sectors, such as rail (Network Rail, Story Contracting), highway (Area 33) nuclear (Sellafield Ltd), water (Severn Trent Water) and various local councils (Leeds, York, East Riding) and cutting edge MOD jobs.


    We require ambitious team players with the technical and commercial skills, knowledge and experience to take day-to-day responsibility for delivery of projects, ensuring technical quality and adherence to budget and programme.

    The positions will suit those who can work with a high degree of independence, can support junior team members, prepare fee proposals for external and internal clients and lead the input to projects from desk study/feasibility through ground investigation and interpretation to final design.


    To be successful candidates must have a proven track record in the delivery of ground engineering projects in the UK and be fully conversant with the technical standards that apply.


    • Close collaboration with our Technical Directors and Associates in project delivery, work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
    • On the job mentoring of junior staff and support towards achieving chartered status.
    • Preparing, checking and reviewing a wide range of technical documents, including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and design reports.
    • Ensure rigorous adherence to AECOM's industry leading quality assurance programme.
    • BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
    • MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.
    • A wide range of technical experience, knowledge and skills in geotechnical engineering.
    • Candidates must have well-rounded experience in geotechnical design of earthworks and structures and must have strong analytical skills and be confident with the use of relevant design software including (Slope/W, Wallap, Repute).
    • Familiarity with geotechnical data management software such as Bentley gINT/Holebase, Bentley OpenGround would be advantageous.
    • Good knowledge of Network Rail and National Highways design and reporting processes is desirable.
    • Clean driving licence.
    • Candidates should be willing to travel within the UK.
    Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us.

    If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

    Core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee.

    You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
    You'll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries.

    And if you're a member of the Reserve Forces you'll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

    Whether you're 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.


    With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

    No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.


    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

    About AECOM


    AECOM is the world's 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 $14.See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

    You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

    Whether you're 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

    Strategic Business Unit:
    Europe & India


    Career Area:
    Engineering


    Work Location Model:
    Hybrid


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