Geotechnical Engineer – Ground Engineering Leader (North UK)

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup seeks Geotechnical Engineers to join the North UK ground engineering group. You will deliver geotechnical work for projects across energy, water, transport and built environment, from early site investigation through design and construction support.

You’ll collaborate across offices (Newcastle, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and more) to solve complex ground problems while developing your technical skills and advancing your professional career within Arup’s inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical design for foundations, retaining walls, earthworks and slopes using current standards.
• Desktop studies and interpretation of ground investigation results.
• Analysis of field and lab data to develop ground models and solutions.
• Experience with OpenGround, Leapfrog; PLAXIS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical engineering work for projects across energy, water, transport and buildings.
• Collaborate with design and construction partners to ensure value and constructability.
• Lead early site investigations through to design and construction support.
• Communicate client needs effectively and manage work packages across multiple locations.
• Develop Arup’s ground engineering capability in the North through high-quality technical delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Desktop studies

Field & lab data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Collaborative work style

Education

Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology degree

ICE chartership or in-progress

Tools

OpenGround

Leapfrog

PLAXIS

Job description

Arup seeks Geotechnical Engineers to join the North UK ground engineering group. You will deliver geotechnical work for projects across energy, water, transport and built environment, from early site investigation through design and construction support.

You’ll collaborate across offices (Newcastle, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and more) to solve complex ground problems while developing your technical skills and advancing your professional career within Arup’s inclusive culture.