Offshore Wind Specialist in Bristol

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. As an acknowledged leader in geotechnics, Arup is often asked to push the essential skill and science of designing and building structures in the ground. Wherever difficult ground conditions, sensitive environments or ambitious projects present geotechnical challenges, Arup provides robust and advanced solutions.

We are looking to recruit a highly capable and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join Arup's Renewable Energy team in the Bristol office. This role provides a great opportunity to develop your career in a global engineering consultancy which has a reputation for pioneering innovations and for fresh approaches to age-old challenges. The firm's creative spark and intellectual independence has been there from its very beginning.

With us, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex offshore ground engineering projects, while supporting the growth and development of junior engineers through mentoring and technical leadership. You will build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted day to day contact and contributing to business development opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to lead project delivery as a Project Manager or Engineering Lead, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing interfaces across a range of engineering disciplines. You will also contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and tender submissions and will be supported in developing your project management capabilities, including the opportunity to become an accredited Arup Project Manager.

We recognise that people are key to Arup's success. Because no two careers at Arup are the same, we help you build your personal development around what you want to achieve. Arup University brings together all our learning - professional, masters and doctoral - in one place. As a result, anyone can quickly locate the best development for them, and make it happen.

Is this role right for you? We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record specialising in the delivery of offshore wind ground engineering projects. We are particularly interested in the skills and experience below:

• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical design.
• Experience delivering ground engineering projects from concept through to detailed design, including projects for the offshore wind industry.
• Experience in offshore foundation design and installation assessment.
• Experience planning and specifying offshore site investigations and advanced laboratory testing programmes.
• Experience preparing Offshore Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and interpreting large geotechnical datasets.
• Familiarity with the interpretation of advanced cyclic testing results and offshore soil characterisation.
• Proficiency in finite element software such as PLAXIS, LS-DYNA or similar.
• Proficiency in Python or other coding tools to support automation and advanced engineering analysis.
• Good understanding of integrated ground models and the use of geophysical data within offshore projects.
• Chartered status, or working towards chartership, is desirable.

What we offer you: At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values: Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process: To understand what to expect next, please visit. We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date: 10.08.2026