Technical Director / Associate Director: Ground Engineering

AECOM
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Stakeholder management","Collaboration","Mentoring","Client relationship building"]

Lead the Ground Engineering team’s technical development and help grow the business through strong client relationships. Oversee peer review and verification of geotechnical data, analyses, and design calculations, and provide consultative advice across the project lifecycle. Manage geotechnical projects (planning, coordination, programme, budget) while delivering multidisciplinary work with internal stakeholders, supporting junior engineers through mentoring and guidance.

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Technical Director / Associate Director: Ground Engineering

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Job Summary

Lead the Ground Engineering team’s technical development and help grow the business through strong client relationships. Oversee peer review and verification of geotechnical data, analyses, and design calculations, and provide consultative advice across the project lifecycle. Manage geotechnical projects (planning, coordination, programme, budget) while delivering multidisciplinary work with internal stakeholders, supporting junior engineers through mentoring and guidance.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee input, peer review, and verification of geotechnical data, analyses, and design calculations.
  • •Provide consultative advice to external partners across the project lifecycle, including site-selection and optioneering, design, and construction.
  • •Manage or oversee geotechnical projects by planning and developing schedules, coordinating work, and meeting programme and budget objectives.
  • •Provide leadership and support to ensure successful delivery of Ground Engineering projects to clients and internal partners for time and quality outcomes.
  • •Maintain industry presence and build client relationships to support business opportunities, including mentoring and developing junior team members.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology (2:1 or equivalent) or higher.
  • •MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (advantageous).
  • •Chartered status.
  • •Strong knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practices.
  • •Demonstrable understanding of current geotechnical design codes, standards, and best practices.
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology
Skills:LeadershipStakeholder managementCollaborationMentoringClient relationship building
Certifications:Chartered status
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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