AECOM’s Growing Ground Engineering & Tunnelling Teams!

Company: AECOM
Apply for the AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering & Tunnelling Teams!
Location: St Albans
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will apply geotechnical, engineering geology or tunnelling expertise to deliver projects across the UK and internationally. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team shaping major rail, energy, water and infrastructure schemes, from concept through operation. You’ll contribute analytical and strategic insights, lead project teams, and help drive innovative, sustainable solutions. This is a growth-minded opportunity in a global firm renowned for complex, high-impact work.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible hybrid working
  • career development opportunities
  • AECOM University
  • volunteering days
  • mentoring and structured guidance
  • support for chartership

Responsibilities

  • Deliver ground engineering or tunnelling projects to time and budget in the UK or overseas
  • Provide analytical and strategic expertise at all project stages from concept to operation
  • Lead project teams and mentor colleagues, adapting to project needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for large-scale rail and transit projects
  • Adhere to current design codes, standards, and best practices while exploring innovative methods
  • Travel within the UK as required and maintain a valid driving licence

Key requirements

  • Degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Engineering Geology
  • Progress towards Chartered status is advantageous but not mandatory (support provided)
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to inspire teams
  • Strong understanding of geotechnical or structural/tunnel design standards
  • Willingness to travel across the UK
  • Clean driving licence
  • Unknown information about additional required skills.
  • teamwork
  • mentoring
  • leadership
  • geotechnical design
  • tunnelling
  • structural engineering

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Posted: October 5th, 2026