Join AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering Team!

AECOM Corporation; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking Ground Engineering professionals in Glasgow, Scotland. You will deliver ground engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards while contributing analytical input at every stage. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field, with demonstrated leadership experience. A clean driving licence and willingness to travel are required. We offer development opportunities, a hybrid working model, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of design codes and best practices in geotechnical design.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
• Clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground engineering projects ensuring compliance with technical standards.
• Contribute analytical and strategic input at every project stage.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Leadership

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree (BSc or MSc) in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related field

Job description

Overview

Join AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering Team. We are seeking Ground Engineering professionals to join our teams across the UK & Ireland (UK&I) with opportunities for different levels in Geotechnical Engineering/Geology.

What we offer

We work for leading UK&I and international clients and have a wide range of commissions across all sectors. Our Ground Engineering Practice covers all aspects of ground engineering serving a wide range of end markets including Energy, Rail, Highways, Water, Development, Defence, Nuclear Sectors, Ports & Marine. We develop projects from concept through to operation, providing engineering and construction services for large-scale projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project.

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related field.
• Progress towards Chartered status would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite. The team can provide support in achieving chartered status.
• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, with openness to new methods and innovations.
• Proven leadership experience in similar roles, appropriate to your level, with the ability to inspire and lead teams.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
• Clean driving licence.

Who you are

• You’re not just technically proficient—you’re passionate about pushing the field forward.
• You thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering sustainable and innovative solutions.
• You value teamwork, mentoring, and leadership, and you’re keen to help shape the future.
• You are eager to embrace new tools, technologies, and ways of thinking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground engineering projects in the UK, ensuring compliance with applicable technical standards.
• Contribute to concept through to operation phases with analytical and strategic input at every stage of a project.

Why Join AECOM?

• Professional Growth: Tailored development opportunities, mentorship, and collaboration with industry professionals.
• Flexibility: Roles tailored to match your expertise with a flexible approach to work arrangements.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives and provide reasonable accommodations as needed.
• Perks: Career development opportunities, hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value everyone’s unique contributions. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

About AECOM: A Fortune 500 firm delivering infrastructure consulting services across advisory, planning, design, engineering, program and construction management. We strive to deliver a better world through our technical and digital capabilities, equity, diversity and inclusion, and ESG priorities. Hybrid work options are available.

Legal and Compliance

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we will help you reach your potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition and meet the minimum criteria. [e-mail] can be used to initiate accommodations. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.