Graduate Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist - Edinburgh Or Glasgow (summer 2026)

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Our Ground Engineering United Kingdom and Ireland (UK&I) team comprises 150 people and provides services ranging from project management, feasibility studies, ground investigation design and interpretation, detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision for ground engineering works in UK&I and overseas. We support internal and external clients on a wide variety of projects, but predominantly work in energy, water (flood alleviation and waste water), nuclear (decommissioning and new build), power, road, rail, aviation, ports and harbours, commercial and industrial developments, landslip investigation and remediation.

We work for leading UK and International clients including National Grid, BP, Sellafield, Associated British Ports, Transport Scotland, National Highways, Network Rail, Local Authorities, as well as for leading contractors and developers. We have an impressive portfolio of regional and national projects including the Great Grid Upgrade, STEP Fusion, Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro project, Northern Powerhouse Rail, HMNB Devonport redevelopment, alongside overseas projects including Al Ula, Neom and North Bothnia High Speed Rail Line in Sweden.

Geotechnical and Engineering Geology graduates at AECOM will work on a range of projects, involving work such as:

• Desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys and geomorphological mapping
• Contribute to the 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 on foundations, retaining walls, soil slope stability, earthworks, rock slope stabilisation
• AECOM uses cutting edge digital software including Openground, for ground investigation data management, and Leapfrog, for 3D geological modelling
• AECOM has a range of 2D and 3D numerical analysis software packages available; candidates with an interest in this area will have the opportunity to develop analysis and modelling skills.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology /Geology, with a 2:1 classification(or equivalent) or above
• An MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology would be an advantage.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office is essential, and competent use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D software is desirable.
• Candidates with Geotechnical work experience would be preferred although this is not essential.
• Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications (through the ICE, IOM3 or The Geological Society).
• Demonstrable interest in geotechnical projects and in promoting geotechnical activities with our clients.
• Flexible and willing to work away from home on sites and occasionally in other offices.
• Motivated to meet client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.
• Effective Communicator with colleagues, internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
• Capability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.

Our 2 year 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&I, from over 40 different disciplines, with each and every one of them making a tangible difference to the environment we all live & work in.

Alongside our GDP we also enrol all Ground Engineering Graduates on GEO Grounding, our in-house technical training academy, focusing on a series of modules including Desk Study, Geological Interpretation and Geomorphology, Ground Investigation (Design and Site Supervision), Ground Model Development, Parametric Assessment and Geotechnical Design. GEO Grounding comprises module attendance with post-discussion trainer-student discussion workshops.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.