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Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Belfast
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Client:
Arup
Location:
Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!
The Opportunity
We are looking to support our rapidly growing portfolio of projects, particularly within the energy transition sector; across pumped storage, offshore wind and cable route interconnector projects, CCUS/hydrogen and geothermal schemes.Due to continued growth of the pipeline of projects within our Ground Engineering team we are looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer within our North Region. You will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work on our current high-profile projects, across major energy, infrastructure and landmark building projects.
This PrincipalGeotechnical Engineer post is based in either Newcastle, Belfast, Glasgow or, preferably, our Edinburgh office. The role is within a multi project, multidiscipline, Ground Engineering team, playing a leading role in delivering our diverse projects across Energy, Building and Transport sectors. You will be expected to do geotechnical analysis and design, site supervision, produce drawings, specifications, and reports as well as mentoring and supervising more junior members of the team when required. You will also be encouraged and supported to contribute to cutting edge and innovative research topics.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for candidates with:
* A background in geotechnical analysis and design, preferably with experience of delivering the ground engineering components of renewable energy projects.
* MEng or good Civil Engineering-based degree with post graduate qualification in a geotechnical related subject, preferably Soil Mechanics and be chartered with a relevant body or close to attaining Chartered status.
* Experience in leading the management and interpretation of ground investigations in a civil engineering consultancy.
* Desire to undertake business development and build successful client relationships (both internal and external).
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 benefitsto 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.
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