AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering & Tunnelling Teams!

Job Description

We are searching for Ground Engineering and Tunnel Engineering professionals to join our teams here at AECOM!

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible? We're seeking dynamic Geotechnical Engineers/Engineering Geologists/Tunnel Engineers of all levels, to bring their technical expertise but also an innovative mindset to our teams across the UK.

Whether you have a geotechnical, engineering geology, tunnelling or structural engineering background, or have unconventional experience that adds fresh value, we'd love to hear from you.

What can we offer?

We work for leading United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I) and international clients and have a wide range of commissions across all sectors. Both our Ground Engineering Practice and our Tunnels and Underground Structures Practice serve a wide range of end markets including:

• Energy
• Rail
• Highways
• Water
• Development
• Defence
• Nuclear
• Data Centres
• Ports & Marine.

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

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

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related field.
• Progress towards Chartered status would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite. The team will provide support in achieving chartered status.
• Demonstrable understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical or structural/tunnel design (role dependent), but also open to exploring new methods and innovations.
• Proven leadership experience in similar roles, appropriate to your level, with an 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 enjoy thinking outside the box to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions.
• You value teamwork, mentoring, and leadership, and you’re keen to help shape the future.
• While you’re familiar with established methodologies, you’re also eager to embrace new tools, technologies, and ways of thinking.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.

Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Professional Development

Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP) along with our huge scope of projects across the globe will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world we live in. Our GDP forms a core part of our business strategy globally, designed to develop the best talent across numerous disciplines to lead our business into the future. We have over 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK & Ireland, from over 40 different disciplines, each and every one of them making a tangible difference to the environment we all live & work in.

We will provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution – where we have graduates working towards over 30 professional institutions in the UK & Ireland. We will push you to achieve the highest standards and expect our graduates to pass their professional review first time. You will be assigned a mentor to support & guide your development and undertake regular training modules throughout the programme. There will be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, and the opportunity to work on live client projects, with significant multi-disciplinary exposure.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.