Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Join AECOM's Ground Engineering team in Bristol as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist.
- Work on diverse infrastructure projects, from ground investigations to detailed design and construction supervision.
- Benefit from a 2-year Graduate Development Programme and in-house technical training.
- Requires a 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geology.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking Graduate Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to join our Ground Engineering team in Bristol for the 2027 intake.
What You'll Do
As part of our 150-strong UK&I Ground Engineering team, you will provide a comprehensive range of services including project management, feasibility studies, ground investigation design and interpretation, detailed design, contract administration, and construction supervision. You will work on diverse ground engineering projects across the UK&I and internationally, supporting clients in sectors such as energy, water, nuclear, power, road and rail, aviation, ports and harbours, commercial and industrial developments, and landslip investigation and remediation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys and geomorphological mapping.
- Design, planning and procurement of ground investigations.
- Supervision of ground investigation fieldwork.
- Geological interpretation and preparation of interpretative reports.
- Analysis of geotechnical data, preparation of ground models, design and reporting of ground engineering solutions (foundations, retaining walls, soil slope stability, earthworks, rock slope stabilisation).
- Utilising cutting-edge digital software like Openground and Leapfrog.
- Access to 2D and 3D numerical analysis software packages.
Professional Development
- Participate in our 2-year Graduate Development Programme (GDP), designed to cultivate top talent.
- Enrol in GEO Grounding, our in-house technical training academy, covering modules such as Desk Study, Geological Interpretation, Ground Investigation, Ground Model Development, and Geotechnical Design.
- Work towards professional qualifications through the ICE, IOM3 or The Geological Society.
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology/Geology with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or higher.
- An MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; competent use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D software is desirable.
- Candidates with prior ground engineering work experience are preferred, though not essential.
- Flexibility to work away from home on sites and occasionally in other offices.
- Full UK driving license preferred.
Application Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis. Apply as early as possible.
- Include a covering letter detailing predicted/obtained academic grades, your available work dates (to/from), and preferred locations.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
- Day 1 onboarding will be in-person at an AECOM office location.