At a Glance
- Tasks: Support exciting infrastructure projects through geotechnical design and ground investigations.
- Company: Join Arcadis, a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a collaborative work culture.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the environment while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; some industry experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer at Arcadis, you will play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most exciting and challenging infrastructure projects. You will work alongside a talented team, contributing to geotechnical design, ground investigations, and technical reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise, collaborate with leading professionals, and make a positive impact on the built and natural environment.
Role Accountabilities:
- Support the preparation of geotechnical calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports in line with project and industry standards.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of ground investigations and geotechnical solutions.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, project partners, and colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Take ownership of your professional development, supported by experienced team members.
- Assist in managing project components, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree (MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering (with a geotechnical bias), Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
- Some experience in the civil engineering industry, ideally with exposure to geotechnical design and/or site investigations.
- Familiarity with geotechnical software (e.g., VDISP/PDISP, WALLAP, REPUTE, Slope/W) and standard office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong numerical and written communication skills, with an ability to prepare clear technical reports.
- Enthusiastic about learning, problem-solving, and working within a team.
- Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.
- Full, valid UK driving licence.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Assistant Engineer Geotechnics in Leeds employer: Arcadis
Arcadis is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for aspiring geotechnical engineers. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills while working on impactful infrastructure projects across the UK. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to drive innovative solutions in the built and natural environment.
