Geotechnical Engineer

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing offshore wind ground engineering team in London. You will contribute to interpreting ground investigation data, supporting geotechnical design for fixed and floating offshore wind foundations, and delivering robust, sustainable solutions for clients.

You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with geotechnics, structural engineering, offshore engineering and numerical modelling experts, with opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical design for offshore wind foundations (fixed or floating).
• Ability to interpret ground investigations and laboratory results.
• Knowledge of offshore wind design codes and soil-structure interaction.
• Experience with numerical modelling tools such as LS-DYNA or PLAXIS.

Responsibilities

• Interpret ground investigation data and contribute to geotechnical design for offshore wind foundations.
• Support design for fixed and floating offshore wind structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geotechnics, structural, offshore engineering and modelling.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Ground investigations interpretation

Numerical modelling

Python coding

Tools

LS-DYNA

PLAXIS

Job description

Joining Arup

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-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.

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.