Rock Mechanics Engineer

Overview

As a Rock Mechanics Engineer at Arup you will contribute to geotechnical and underground projects across infrastructure, energy and mining sectors. You’ll characterise rock masses, derive design parameters and support ground control schemes for tunnels, shafts and caverns. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, applying numerical modelling and reporting to feed early feasibility studies through detailed design. This role offers technical development and mentoring toward chartership within a collaborative, values‑driven culture. You’ll help deliver safe, sustainable underground solutions for complex projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Profit Share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits
• Learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Rock mass characterisation and engineering assessments
• Develop rock engineering design parameters
• Perform numerical modelling analyses
• Support design of temporary and permanent ground support systems
• Contribute to technical reports, calculations and multidisciplinary design projects
• Gain exposure to advanced rock engineering and underground construction techniques

Key requirements

• Degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus) or related discipline; postgraduate qualification in Rock Mechanics or related field
• Strong understanding of rock mechanics, engineering geology, rock mass classification systems (RMR, Q, GSI) and underground excavation principles
• Experience with numerical modelling packages (FLAC3D, UDEC, 3DEC, RS2, RS3, PLAXIS) is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with clear technical communication
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team player committed to technical excellence and professional development
• Experience in consultancy, research, mining, tunnelling, digital engineering, GIS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, BIM or programming (Python, MATLAB, VBA) is advantageous

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Clear communication
• Rock mechanics
• Rock engineering
• RMR/Q/GSI classification

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