Graduate Ground Engineer — Sustainable Foundations & Design

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in Nottingham is seeking a Graduate Ground Engineer to help assess site constraints, model ground conditions and support early design decisions.

You’ll collaborate with teams to deliver total design, represent on site during investigations, and contribute to safer, sustainable built environments. This is an excellent entry route into geotechnical engineering with hands-on field and design exposure.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/Bachelor's in Ground/Geotechnical or Civil Eng.
• Full working rights in the UK; no visa sponsorship required.
• Recently graduated or on track to graduate before employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess site constraints and ground conditions to shape early-stage projects.
• Analyse ground investigation data to derive ground models.
• Represent Arup on site during investigations and earthworks.
• Deliver Total Design by integrating with other disciplines.
• Communicate clearly throughout all project stages.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Geography & Geospatial Science

GIS skills

3D modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ground/Geotechnical Eng or Civil Eng

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Arup in Nottingham is seeking a Graduate Ground Engineer to help assess site constraints, model ground conditions and support early design decisions.

You’ll collaborate with teams to deliver total design, represent on site during investigations, and contribute to safer, sustainable built environments. This is an excellent entry route into geotechnical engineering with hands-on field and design exposure.