Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

A Future with purpose

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

Our Geotechnical Engineers apply their specialist skills to buildings and infrastructure projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in a wide variety of projects including transport, energy, water, resources, waste, land development, education, sports and leisure facilities, government/commercial and industrial buildings.

As one of the world's leading building and infrastructure design consultancies, we offer clients the innovation and technical know-how to continually deliver their projects on schedule, on budget, and increasingly sustainably, but without compromise.

The Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join our Ground Engineering teams across our UK offices. From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification.

You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you will have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we will give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills and experience.

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary office supported by other ground engineering professionals of all levels of experience. There will be opportunity to develop a solid base in ground engineering, problem solve and develop designs, or specialise in areas such as numerical modelling, seismic, risk and resilience, or sustainability. You will focus on geotechnical aspects at all stages of the project lifecycle, including desk studies, ground investigation, analysis & design, carbon management, construction supervision & monitoring, and asset management.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate in multi-disciplinary project teams, working alongside experts in other Arup disciplines. You will support the team across your region, we may require you to work in our other offices and regions on occasion. Our structure enables us to encourage and support opportunities to share workload, take international assignments, develop new skills and build your network across the firm.

We have Graduate Geotechnical Engineering roles available in Birmingham, Nottingham, London, Leeds, Sheffield, Cardiff, Southampton, Bristol, Belfast and Newcastle

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.

Do you have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or similar subject, at 2.1 or above (predicted or attained);
• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or post-graduate qualification in Geotechnics, Soil Mechanics, Seismic Engineering or related subject is desirable;
• Enthusiasm for a career in ground engineering, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work;
• Excellent engineering knowledge of soil mechanics and soil-structure interaction supplemented with a good understanding of sustainable development principles.
• An ability to communicate effectively, work well within a team and possess an analytical mindset;
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive, seeking to improve existing ways of working;
• An understanding how to apply the principles of Eurocodes in geotechnical and structural design;
• An aptitude for learning new technical and engineering software, including those that utilise 3D design and digital automation.
• Experience with coding languages, finite element software, or digital design would be beneficial.

We're also interested in hearing from people who may have developed a speciality, through postgraduate or PhD studies.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.

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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to adaptable benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and adaptability to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.