Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore Wind in London

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. In support of our journey towards becoming a recognised global leader in offshore wind, Arup has an opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our established and growing offshore wind ground engineering team in London. Our team delivers geoscience and ground engineering projects for clients across the offshore wind sector, with a focus on marine site characterisation and the design of offshore wind foundations.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, high-performing team applying your geotechnical expertise to some of the most challenging and exciting offshore wind projects in the sector. You will contribute to the interpretation of ground investigation data, support geotechnical design for fixed and floating offshore wind foundations, and help deliver innovative, sustainable and technically robust solutions for our clients. This is a client-facing role where understanding our clients’ objectives will be key to your success. You will work as part of multidisciplinary project teams, collaborating with colleagues across geotechnics, structural engineering, offshore engineering, numerical modelling and sustainability to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, broaden your offshore wind experience and contribute to Arup’s continued growth in this rapidly evolving market. In return, with our depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise, we can support you in developing a meaningful and rewarding career in offshore wind and ground engineering.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are looking for people who:

• Have experience in geotechnical design for fixed and/or floating offshore wind foundations, or relevant academic experience through appropriate university modules.
• Can interpret ground investigations, laboratory testing and in-site test results, including basic, advanced and cyclic testing.
• Bring an understanding of offshore wind design codes, constitutive models and the calibration of models against laboratory or real-world data.
• Have experience or interest in numerical modelling software such as LS-DYNA or PLAXIS, particularly for soil-structure interaction and cyclic loading effects.
• Are collaborative, adaptable and effective when working with clients and multidisciplinary teams, with coding skills such as Python and a relevant postgraduate qualification being advantageous.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

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.

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, 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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact us 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.

Closing Date: 30.11.2026. We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.