Senior Geotechnical Engineer

ARUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Energy Geotechnics team in London. You will deliver geotechnical engineering solutions with a focus on inter-array and export cables, contributing across the full lifecycle from site investigations to delivery.

The role requires experience in marine cable projects, strong communication with clients, and collaboration across Arup and external partners to advance major energy infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation of marine electrical and telecoms cables.
• Ability to interpret ground investigation data to inform cable routing and risk management.
• Knowledge of marine engineering for offshore cables across offshore, nearshore and landfall transition environments.
• Coding capability such as Python, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical engineering solutions for offshore wind and transmission projects.
• Provide technically robust advice to clients and support project leadership across lifecycle stages.

Skills

Numerate problem solving

Python

Microsoft Office

GIS

Education

Chartered status or working towards chartership

Tools

Python

GIS

Microsoft Office

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 and other major energy developments. Bringing together geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geophysicists and digital specialists, we help clients understand complex ground conditions and manage risk from early site investigation through to design and delivery.

The Opportunity

To support Arup’s continued growth in offshore wind and transmission infrastructure, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with offshore cable installation experience to join our Energy Geotechnics team in London.

In this role, you will deliver geotechnical engineering solutions and proactive technical advice for clients, with a particular focus on inter-array cables, export cables and interconnectors. You will contribute to technically challenging projects across the full lifecycle, from early site investigation and cable routing through to design, installation and delivery.

This is a client-facing role where collaboration, clear communication and a strong understanding of client needs are key. You will work on projects across the globe, supporting major developers and collaborating with colleagues across Arup, as well as external partners and research institutions.

You will have the opportunity to apply your offshore cable and ground engineering expertise to complex energy infrastructure challenges, while continuing to develop your technical, commercial and project leadership skills within a supportive and forward-looking team.

Is this role right for you?

We are keen to hear from people with a strong interest in transmission infrastructure and geotechnical engineering, who enjoy collaborative problem-solving and are motivated to keep developing their expertise.

Requirements

• Have experience in the installation of marine electrical and telecoms cables, using current industry standards and guidance.
• Can interpret ground investigation data to inform cable routing, design and ground risk management.
• Have knowledge of marine engineering for offshore cables across offshore, nearshore and landfall transition environments, with a focus on ground condition risks.
• Bring a numerate approach to problem solving, with coding capability such as Python, or similar, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS.
• Are Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body, with strong commercial awareness and the ability to lead projects, support clients and share knowledge with junior colleagues.
• Experience of turnkey engineering procurement contracts for HV cabling and recent offshore cable installation experience, from tool selection through to vessel-based delivery, would be advantageous.

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 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.

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.