Geotechnical Engineer

ARUP; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to join their Newcastle office. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, pushing boundaries in ground engineering. You will leverage your expertise in soil mechanics and geotechnical design to deliver innovative solutions while progressing your professional development. The company values collaboration and inclusivity, providing a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join a team committed to shaping a better world through sustainable engineering practices and impactful projects.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical deliverables like desk studies and interpretative reports.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical design including foundations and earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and characterise ground conditions for various projects.
• Develop and supervise ground investigations and geotechnical analysis.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil Mechanics

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Working towards chartership

Job description

Joining Arup

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 ground engineering 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 and geological challenges, we provide robust and advanced solutions.
Due to continued growth of our business within the ground engineering team, we are looking for Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to join our Newcastle office, located in the city centre. You will have the freedom 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 of our energy transition, enhance the natural environment or provide resilience to the effects of climate change.

The Opportunity

Working within the Ground Engineering team, you will use your existing technical and professional skills to interpret and characterise the ground, develop, supervise and interpret ground investigations, undertake geotechnical analysis, develop solutions to geotechnical challenges and deliver high quality work to our clients. You will be responsible for producing high quality design deliverables, insightful reports or engaging presentations across a range of markets and sectors. You will also take an active role in progressing your professional development to hone your skills and gain appropriate professional qualifications. This role requires a good appreciation of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering and their application in the built environment with the critical thinking skills to assess the buildability of the designs you prepare.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are working towards chartership with a relevant institution.
• Have a background working as a geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist, with experience of geotechnical deliverables such as desk studies, ground investigation scopes and specifications, interpretative reports and an understanding and experience of geotechnical design, such as shallow and deep foundations, earthworks or retaining walls and site development.
• Are great communicators, including report writing and presentations, are collaborative and enthusiastic team members, have enquiring minds and a desire to learn and progress your career.

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 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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [e-mail] 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.