Graduate | Ground Engineering - Cardiff Or Bristol

Arup; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup, a global consultancy, invites applications for a Graduate Ground Engineer role based in Cardiff or Bristol. You will engage in ground investigations, modelling and design across water, energy, rail and highways projects, learning from senior engineers.

You will hold an undergraduate or master’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Earth sciences, with desirable GIS/CAD/BIM skills, and be eligible to work in the UK. Start date 1 September 2027; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Masters in Civil/Geotechnical/Earth sciences with relevant coursework.
• GIS, CAD, coding or BIM/3D modelling experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop across multiple geotechnical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assess site constraints, geological hazards and ground conditions to shape early-stage projects.
• Analyse ground investigation data to derive ground models and parameters for design.
• Represent Arup on site during ground investigations and earthworks.
• Deliver Total Design by collaborating with other disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Communicate clearly during all project stages from optioneering to detailed design.

Skills

Changemakers

Innovative minds

Growth mindset

Adaptable adventurers

Education

Undergraduate/Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil/Geotechnical/Earth Sciences

Geotechnical Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Geology/Geological Sciences/Earth Sciences

Mining Engineering

Geography & Geospatial Sciences

Materials Engineering/Science

Masters in Eng. Geology/Soil Mechanics/Environmental Contaminated Land

Tools

CAD

GIS

BIM/3D ground modelling

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

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: 16 October 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, Accident insurance and 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.