Graduate | Ground Engineering - Cardiff

Arup

Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

2 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is a global consultancy offering graduate opportunities across engineering, geology, and natural sciences. The role involves investigating ground conditions, modelling ground data, and representing Arup on site, with a focus on total design and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

We welcome diverse graduates on track to complete their degree, with flexible working and a commitment to development, learning, and inclusion within the UK. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate Bachelor's / Master's level (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical related fields.
  • Master's in Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Soil Mechanics is desirable.
  • Skills in GIS, CAD, coding, AI, BIM/3D ground modelling are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Assessing site constraints, geological hazards and ground conditions to help shape projects at their early stages.
  • Analysing ground investigation data to derive ground models and parameters for use in design
  • Representing Arup on site during ground investigations, earthworks and other construction activities
  • Delivering Total Design by working closely with other disciplines to provide integrated project solutions
  • Written and verbal communication during all stages of projects, from initial optioneering through to detailed design

Skills

GIS
CAD
coding
AI
BIM/3D ground modelling
Geotechnical knowledge
Growth mindset
Adaptability

Education

Civil Engineering (Undergrad)
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geology/Earth Sciences
Mining Engineering
Geography & Geospatial Sciences

Tools

GIS
CAD
BIM

Job description

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

We recruit across a range of degree level qualifications across engineering, geology and natural sciences. Your career may develop in many directions from investigating and modelling complex ground conditions, designing foundations, earthworks and tunnels, and remediating land impacted by historical uses including industry and mining. We deliver projects across all markets with a significant volume of water, energy, rail and highways projects alongside site development and buildings.

  • Assessing site constraints, geological hazards and ground conditions to help shape projects at their early stages
  • Analysing ground investigation data to derive ground models and parameters for use in design
  • Representing Arup on site during ground investigations, earthworks and other construction activities
  • Delivering Total Design by working closely with other disciplines to provide integrated project solutions
  • Written and verbal communication during all stages of projects, from initial optioneering through to detailed design

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

An Undergraduate Bachelor's / master's level (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Sciences; Geology/Geological Sciences/ Earth Sciences; Mining Engineering; Geography & Geospatial Sciences; Materials Engineering / Science. A master's in engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics or Environmental/Contaminated Land Science is also desirable. Skills and knowledge in GIS, CAD, coding, AI, BIM/3D ground modelling and previous industry experience are also desirable but not essential. We also welcome applications from those with or studying for a PhD in a ground engineering related area.

  • Full working rights in the country of application
  • No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
  • Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

  • Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
  • Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover. In addition,you’llhave access to flexible benefitsto 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.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contactUKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need anyassistanceor 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.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all ourinterviewplaces to beallocatedto candidates who havedisclosedthey are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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