Geotechnical Engineer

Arup; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Manila to shape resilient, buildable solutions for buildings, transport, water, energy and urban infrastructure. You will conduct field investigations, model ground conditions and provide design and construction support across feasibility through to detailed design stages.

You'll work with multidisciplinary teams, review data, prepare client-ready reports, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering required; postgraduate geotechnical study desirable.
• At least five years of geotechnical engineering experience incl. design and site investigation.
• Ability to interpret ground data and develop models, calculations, drawings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage geotechnical site investigations, lab testing and fieldwork.
• Review borehole logs, lab results and site observations to assess ground conditions.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining systems, earthworks and seismic considerations.
• Prepare client-ready reports, drawings and specifications with clear risks and recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions for complex projects.
• Attend meetings, communicate with clients and contractors, translate requirements into scope.
• Manage work packages, coordinate resources, track progress and maintain quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the geotechnics team.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Ground investigation data analysis

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Postgraduate Geotechnical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Job description

Joining Arup

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

Arup’s work in the Philippines spans major buildings, transport, water, energy, industrial and urban development projects. Locally, Arup has contributed to high‑profile buildings such as the Philippine Museum of Natural History, Grand Hyatt Metrocenter and St Francis Shangri‑La Place, as well as infrastructure and advisory work connected with national programmes for roads, bridges, tunnels, water and energy systems. The role offers exposure to challenging ground engineering problems across dense urban sites, seismic environments, reclaimed or soft‑ground areas, mountainous terrain and large‑scale infrastructure corridors.

The Opportunity

As a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup, you will help shape resilient, efficient and buildable solutions for complex buildings, transport, water, energy and urban infrastructure projects. The role combines technical analysis, field investigation, design delivery and client‑facing problem solving, with opportunities to contribute from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to understand ground conditions, manage geotechnical risks and deliver practical advice that improves safety, performance and value for clients. In the Philippines, this work supports nationally significant infrastructure and development projects, helping communities move, connect, live and grow more sustainably.

Day‑to‑day Responsibilities

• Plan, specify and manage geotechnical site investigations, laboratory testing and fieldwork, including health, safety and logistical requirements.
• Review desktop information, borehole logs, laboratory results and site observations to build a clear understanding of ground conditions and project constraints.
• Carry out geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining systems, excavations, earthworks, slopes, seismic considerations and ground improvement.
• Prepare concise technical reports, design notes, drawings, specifications and client‑ready advice that clearly explain risks, assumptions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with structural, civil, transport, water, energy and advisory teams to develop integrated solutions for complex projects.
• Attend internal and external meetings, communicate with clients and contractors, and help translate project requirements into practical geotechnical scope and deliverables.
• Manage smaller work packages or support larger project teams by planning tasks, coordinating resources, tracking progress and maintaining quality.
• Support junior engineers through technical guidance, checking, mentoring and knowledge sharing across the geotechnics team.

Is this role right for you?

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering. Postgraduate study in Geotechnical Engineering is desirable.
• At least five years’ experience in geotechnical engineering including design, site investigation and construction support.
• Ability to interpret ground investigation data and develop geotechnical models, design calculations, drawings, specifications and reports under limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of common geotechnical design software and relevant design standards, with sound engineering judgement and attention to quality.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good planning, organisation and commercial awareness, including the ability to manage tasks, budgets, deadlines and competing priorities.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Sean Wang ([e-mail])

What We Offer You

Arup cares 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.

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 committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Sean Wang 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.