Geotechnical Engineer

Joining Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup’s expertise in the structure and behaviour of ground conditions helps us to find solutions for our clients in built and natural environments. Our team are leaders in Geotechnics working on a diverse range of projects from building design to infrastructure for water, energy, mining, rail, highways and aviation. Wherever difficult ground conditions, sensitive environments or ambitious projects present geotechnical challenges, we provide robust and advanced solutions.

The Opportunity: Arup’s expertise in the structure and behaviour of ground conditions helps us to find solutions for our clients in built and natural environments. Our team are leaders in ground engineering, working on a diverse range of UK and worldwide projects from building design to infrastructure for water, energy, nuclear, rail, highways, and aviation. Wherever difficult ground conditions, sensitive environments, stringent safety critical requirements or ambitious projects present geotechnical and geological challenges, we provide suitably robust advanced solutions. We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team working from either of our Birmingham or Nottingham city centre offices. You will have the opportunity to push boundaries, develop new skills, and work on some of the current high-profile projects, from major urban developments and infrastructure improvements to projects that deliver our energy transition, enhance the natural environment, or provide resilience to the effects of climate change.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and characterise the ground and develop and supervise ground investigations.
• Undertake geotechnical analysis to develop solutions to complex geotechnical challenges.
• Design geotechnical works and provide construction support for both building and infrastructure projects, including shallow and deep foundations, gravity/embedded retaining walls, ground improvement, underground structures, and earthworks, and prepare geotechnical design reports and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Write reports for internal and external recipients. Present technical material (traditional and innovative methods) to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understand trends and best practices in the geotechnical industry. Develop new or existing tools to support analyses and design.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Are working towards Chartered status of a professional engineering organisation.
• A background working as a geotechnical engineer, with an understanding and experience of geotechnical analysis and design of foundations, retaining structures, slope stability measures, and earthworks. An interest in geo-seismic design is desirable.
• Good planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Experience in and enthusiasm for digital technologies applicable to geotechnical engineering is desirable, for example, the use of finite element software, GIS, programming (especially in python), and data (management, processing, and visualisation).
• Strong communication skills, including report writing and presentations. Enquiring minds and a desire to learn and progress their career.

This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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 of 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 Drina Zupanovic Gerard at arup.com 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 https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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: 13.03.2026. We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.