Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Start Your Impact

Arcadis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis invites graduates to join its two-year GROW Programme, pairing client work with meaningful project experience across UK sites. You will develop core engineering skills while building business acumen through structured training and managerial support.

You will specialise in geotechnical engineering, apply practical testing and analysis, and contribute to high-profile projects with worldwide clients as you grow into a technical expert.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2027 or recently graduated in 2025 or 2026 with at least a 2:2 in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrates Arcadian skills including resilience, creativity, analytical thinking and being a team player.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required; virtual working is embraced where possible.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of foundation, retaining wall, ground improvement and earthworks designs.
• Undertake desk studies, scope intrusive ground investigations and produce interpretive reports.
• Develop geotechnical designs and recommendations for a range of design solutions.
• Utilize innovative digital tools to create ground models and assist analysis and design development.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Analytical Thinking

Team Player

Communication Skills

Education

MEng or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Job description

Arcadis invites graduates to join its two-year GROW Programme, pairing client work with meaningful project experience across UK sites. You will develop core engineering skills while building business acumen through structured training and managerial support.

You will specialise in geotechnical engineering, apply practical testing and analysis, and contribute to high-profile projects with worldwide clients as you grow into a technical expert.