Project Manager

AECOM Manchester, England Apr 13, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Level Junior

Project Manager focuses on manage geotechnical projects from investigation through to design and construction, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

What the role involves

  • Manage geotechnical projects from investigation through to design and construction, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Innovate: Apply cutting-edge approaches in ground investigation, geotechnical design, and construction including slope stability assessment and remediation and ground improvement.
  • Provide Expertise: Experience in the investigation, reporting, and remediation of historic mine workings is highly desirable.
  • Leading: Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and development for junior team members.
  • We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies.
  • Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project.

Skills and requirements

  • Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or Geotechnical Engineering (BSc or MSc), or a related field.
  • Chartered status (Geologist or Engineer) preferred.
  • Experience in the production of drawings, risk assessments, specifications.
  • Familiarity with current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical design, but also open to exploring new methods and innovations.

Candidate fit

  • 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 of engineering geology.
  • Have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.
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