Geotechnical Engineer ( Mid to Senior Level)

Overview

As a Geotechnical Engineer in Arup’s North UK Ground Engineering team, you will translate complex ground conditions into safe, buildable solutions. You will work across energy, water, transport and built-environment projects, from site investigations to design and construction support. You collaborate with design and construction partners to deliver resilient outcomes for clients and communities. This role offers growth within a supportive, inclusive culture and a chance to shape geotechnical solutions at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Profit Share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• Income protection
• flexible benefits

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical engineering work for projects across the region
• Act as the focal point between design and construction partners
• Support from early site investigation through to design and construction
• Develop ground models from desktop studies, field and lab data
• Interpret investigation results and provide project-specific geotechnical solutions
• Utilise industry software for analysis (e.g., OpenGround, Leapfrog, PLAXIS)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate with clients
• Manage work packages across multiple projects and locations
• Contribute to the growth of Arup’s ground engineering capability in the North

Key requirements

• Geotechnical design experience or relevant academic study for foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, slopes and buried structures
• Experience with desktop studies and planning/interpretation of ground investigations and tests
• Experience developing ground models from data
• Experience with or exposure to OpenGround, Leapfrog; PLAXIS desirable
• Collaborative and adaptable working style with strong communication
• Ability to manage multiple work packages across projects and locations
• recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology; professional qualification or current study with ICE or equivalent
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available

• collaborative
• adaptable
• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• OpenGround
• Leapfrog
• PLAXIS

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