Geotechnical Engineer

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup in London is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our offshore wind ground engineering team. You will interpret ground investigation data, support geotechnical design for fixed and floating foundations, and help deliver innovative, robust solutions for our clients.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across geotechnics, structural and offshore engineering, contributing to high‑quality outcomes while developing your technical skills in a rapidly evolving market.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical design for fixed and/or floating offshore wind foundations.
• Ability to interpret ground investigations, laboratory testing and in-situ results.
• Understanding of offshore wind design codes and model calibration against data.

Responsibilities

• Interpret ground investigation data and support geotechnical design for fixed and floating offshore wind foundations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geotechnics, structural and offshore engineering.
• Deliver innovative, sustainable and technically robust solutions for clients.
• Engage as a client-facing team member and develop offshore wind expertise.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Offshore wind

Numerical modelling

Python

Client-facing

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in offshore wind

Tools

LS-DYNA

PLAXIS

Python (coding)

Job description

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.

As a centre of excellence within Arup for offshore wind engineering, our highly skilled UK team supports projects across the globe, working with major developers, collaborating with technical specialists across disciplines, and partnering closely with research institutions.

The Opportunity

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.

Is this role right for you?

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-situ 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.

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. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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