Senior Geotechnical Lead: Ground Design & Client Delivery

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup’s Ground Engineering team in Wales and West works across energy, water, transport and built-environment projects, bringing together geotechnical engineers, contaminated land specialists, geologists and hydrogeologists.

You will lead geotechnical design from early ground investigation through to construction, managing design teams and acting as a primary client contact while growing your career in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in geotechnical design and ground engineering standards.
• Lead desktop studies, ground investigations and ground modelling.
• Prepare and apply UK specifications for investigations and earthworks.
• Proficient with geotechnical software for data management and design.
• Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering or geology with ICE/GS qualification.
• Collaborative and adaptable; able to manage multi-location work packages.
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design on projects from early investigations to construction.
• Act as key contact for clients and construction partners.
• Manage design teams across multiple projects and locations.

Skills

geotechnical design

foundations and retaining walls

desktop studies

ground investigations

UK specifications

geotechnical software

degree + professional qualification

collaboration/adaptability

driving licence

Education

Civil/geotechnical engineering degree

ICE/Geological Society qualification

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Arup’s Ground Engineering team in Wales and West works across energy, water, transport and built-environment projects, bringing together geotechnical engineers, contaminated land specialists, geologists and hydrogeologists.

You will lead geotechnical design from early ground investigation through to construction, managing design teams and acting as a primary client contact while growing your career in a collaborative, inclusive environment.