Geotechnical Engineer, EMEA Pre-Construction

Geotechnical Engineer, EMEA Pre-Construction

Job ID: Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.

Amazon's Data Centers are industry-leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. We are the global team responsible for the construction of Amazon-owned sites. The EMEA Data Center Construction team is looking for a Geotechnical Preconstruction Manager with experience in geotechnical studies and assessments for industrial or commercial developments.

The Geotechnical Preconstruction Manager will join the EMEA Pre-Construction team and play an integral role in the development and implementation of the EMEA AWS network. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing geotechnical expertise relevant to new logistics facilities. You will focus on reviewing Phase 1 geotechnical studies in early project stages, obtaining additional external expertise for specific cases, and supporting early site feasibility reviews and the site selection process from a geotechnical standpoint.

You will work with the cost team to establish cost options, with the Design Engineering team to advise on solution implications, and with external design teams and geotechnical consultancies across Europe to optimize foundation and construction design. You will also support tender and value engineering solutions proposed by the General Contractors and lead geotechnical discussions and commercial negotiations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Set up and review initial geotechnical site studies and feasibility reports
• Support Design Engineering team in their relationship with European expertise providers
• Site visits supporting construction phase for geotechnical issues
• Work on recommendations white papers and review reports
• Compile and organize project updates, details, and schedules in a reportable format
• Escalate concerning issues on projects (such as delays, insufficient information, budgets, etc.)
• Assist Cost Estimation team in budget evaluation for the geotechnical part
• Ownership or participation of design team meetings and design workshops
• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management; research and compile all available information for site
• Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site and ensure all documents are uploaded appropriately

A Day in the Life

Each day, you will represent AWS in ensuring the on-time and within-budget execution of Amazon projects, while strategically improving processes, costs, quality, health, safety, and sustainability performance. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front-line and executive-level managers, and serve as an authority on project issues.

You will leverage your experience and tools to understand gaps in project plans and propose solutions. You will negotiate technical solutions with contractors and consultants, represent AWS's interests, and conduct site validation, due diligence, risk analysis, and cost negotiations.

You will act as the primary escalation point for evaluating geotechnical solutions, owning and tracking issues to ensure they are addressed, documented, and resolved, using influence to manage team members.

About the Team

Our Pre-Construction team is a multicultural, multinational group at the forefront of delivering innovative products. We support the development and implementation of design standards across regional construction programs and create high-quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards, and procedures. We serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Construction, and other critical partner teams from site selection through construction commencement.

Basic Qualifications

• University Degree, B.S. or Master in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related science/technology.
• Extensive experience in mission-critical civil works/industrial facilities or equivalent, ideally in international environments.
• Knowledge of best practice industry safety, quality standards, and local safety regulations.
• Working and software-architectural knowledge in BIM and/or 3D modelling tools, Revit, Navisworks, and related.
• Professional fluency in English required.
• Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers.
• Role may include up to 20% travel to locations throughout EMEA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management skills tracking and accompanying multiple projects.
• Good working knowledge using MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and related software.
• Experience performing client role within those regulations.
• Additional knowledge of other languages appreciated.

Posted: October 2, 2025 (Updated 12 days ago)

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