Overview
Geotechnical Engineer – Arup. Location: Birmingham or Nottingham city centre offices. Join to apply for the Geotechnical Engineer role at Arup.
Responsibilities
* Interpret and characterise the ground and develop and supervise ground investigation
* Undertake geotechnical analysis to develop solutions to complex geotechnical challenges
* Design geotechnical works and provide construction support for both building and infrastructure projects, including shallow and deep foundations, gravity/embedded retaining walls, ground improvement, underground structures, and earthworks; prepare geotechnical design reports and specifications
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and project managers to ensure successful project delivery
* Write reports for internal and external recipients. Present technical material (traditional and innovative methods) to technical and non-technical audiences
* Understand trends and best practices in the geotechnical industry. Develop new or existing tools to support analyses and design
Qualifications
* A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, or equivalent is an advantage
* Are working towards Chartered status of a professional engineering organization
* A background working as a geotechnical engineer, with an understanding and experience of geotechnical analysis and design of foundations, retaining structures, slope stability measures, and earthworks. An interest in geo-seismic design is desirable
* Good planning, organisational, and time management skills
* Experience in and enthusiasm for digital technologies applicable to geotechnical engineering (e.g., finite element software, GIS, programming (especially Python), and data management, processing, and visualization)
* Strong communication skills, including report writing and presentation
* Enquiring minds and a desire to learn and progress their career
What We Offer
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 member to our shared success. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, learning opportunities and opportunities to have an impact through the work you do. 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, along with flexible benefits for wellbeing and family needs.
Equality and Diversity
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, 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 committed to inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life
Accessibility and Recruitment Process
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina Zupanovic (arup.com) 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.
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners and do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited introductions from agencies not on the list.
Closing Date: 16/10/2025
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