Graduate | Ground Engineering - Cardiff or Bristol

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is hiring a Graduate Ground Engineer to join our geotechnical team in Cardiff or Bristol. You will assess ground conditions, analyse GI data, and support designs across earthworks, foundations and tunnels as part of an integrated project team.

This role suits graduates with Civil/Geotechnical backgrounds and a strong interest in sustainable ground design, with opportunities to develop through Total Design across a range of water, energy, rail and highways projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental/Geology or related field.
• Masters in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology desirable.
• Skills in GIS, CAD, coding, AI, BIM/3D ground modelling beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess site constraints, geological hazards and ground conditions for early project stages.
• Analyse ground investigation data to derive ground models and design parameters.
• Represent Arup on site during ground investigations, earthworks and construction activities.
• Deliver Total Design by collaborating with other disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal form throughout project phases.

Skills

GIS

CAD

coding

AI

BIM/3D ground modelling

Field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering / Engineering Geology

Geology/Geological Sciences/Earth Sciences

Tools

GIS tools

CAD software

Job description

Graduate Ground Engineer - Cardiff or Bristol

See it differently

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 geotechnical engineering, geology, environmental, contaminated land 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

https://www.arup.com/services/ground-engineering/

Is this role right for you?

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 Masters 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.

To Be Considered For a Graduate Opportunity, Your Application Must Include a Copy Of Your Academic Transcript And Meet The Following Criteria

• 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.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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’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.

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 [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.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.