Principal Energy Geotechnics Engineer

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in London seeks an experienced Principal Energy Geotechnics Engineer to lead complex ground engineering projects across offshore wind, nuclear, CCUS, and hydrogen storage. You will oversee offshore and onshore investigations, develop ground models, assess geotechnical risks and provide high-quality advice to clients.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, contribute to business development, and mentor junior staff while advancing digital delivery and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer/Geologist (or equivalent).
• Strong geotechnical engineering experience with ground investigations, interpretation and risk management.
• Experience delivering energy or major infrastructure projects (offshore wind, pipelines, nuclear, etc.).
• Proven project management and commercial awareness including programme, resources and client management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with experience reviewing and assuring technical quality.
• Collaborative and proactive approach; capable of mentoring others and contributing to CCUS, hydrogen, geothermal energy, and underground energy storage initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offshore and onshore ground investigations and develop ground models.
• Assess geotechnical risks and provide high-quality technical advice to clients.
• Lead project performance, commercial management and team leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally; support business development and future work.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client engagement

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Independent working

Education

Masters in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Energy Geotechnics team plays a key role in supporting the global energy transition, delivering innovative ground engineering solutions for offshore wind, transmission infrastructure, carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen storage, and other major energy developments. Bringing together engineering geologists, geophysicists, geotechnical engineers and digital specialists, we help clients understand complex ground conditions and reduce project risk from concept through to construction.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Principal Energy Geotechnics Engineer to join our established Ground Engineering team in London. The role will strengthen our energy and infrastructure capability, combining technical delivery with project leadership, client engagement and the development of others.

You will work primarily on energy projects spanning offshore wind and site characterisation, cables and interconnectors, pipelines, landfalls and crossings, nuclear, carbon capture utilisation and storage, hydrogen, geological disposal facilities, geothermal energy and underground energy storage. You will also support wider ground engineering and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects where your expertise adds value.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of complex ground engineering projects across both established and emerging energy sectors. The role involves overseeing offshore and onshore ground investigations, developing ground models, assessing geotechnical risks and providing high-quality technical advice to clients. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, you will contribute to innovative engineering solutions, support business development activities and help secure future work through strong project delivery.

The position also includes responsibility for project performance, commercial management and team leadership, while fostering technical excellence, innovation, digital delivery and the development of less experienced colleagues.

Is this role right for you?

You should be able to demonstrate most of the following:

• Degree (preferably Master's) in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer/Geologist (or equivalent professional accreditation).
• Strong geotechnical engineering or engineering geology experience, with expertise in ground investigation, interpretation, and risk management.
• Experience delivering energy or major infrastructure projects (e.g. offshore wind, cables, pipelines, nuclear, or multidisciplinary infrastructure).
• Proven project management and commercial awareness, including programme, resource, and client management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience reviewing and assuring technical quality.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, able to work independently and contribute to emerging sectors such as CCUS, hydrogen, geothermal energy, and underground energy storage.

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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide 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.