Assistant Engineer - Geotechnics

Arcadis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to significant infrastructure projects. The role involves supporting geotechnical calculations, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and some experience in civil engineering. The company promotes a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (MEng/MSc) or related field.
• Some experience in civil engineering, preferably with geotechnical focus.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of geotechnical calculations and reports.
• Contribute to geotechnical design and ground investigations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Geotechnical design exposure

Numerical skills

Written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (with geotechnical bias)

Tools

VDISP/PDISP

WALLAP

REPUTE

Slope/W

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer at Arcadis, you will play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most exciting and challenging infrastructure projects. You will work alongside a talented team, contributing to geotechnical design, ground investigations, and technical reporting. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise, collaborate with leading professionals, and make a positive impact on the built and natural environment.

Role Accountabilities

• Support the preparation of geotechnical calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports in line with project and industry standards.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of ground investigations and geotechnical solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project partners, and colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Take ownership of your professional development, supported by experienced team members.
• Assist in managing project components, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering (with a geotechnical bias), Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
• Some experience in the civil engineering industry, ideally with exposure to geotechnical design and/or site investigations.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software (e.g., VDISP/PDISP, WALLAP, REPUTE, Slope/W) and standard office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong numerical and written communication skills, with an ability to prepare clear technical reports.
• Enthusiastic about learning, problem-solving, and working within a team.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We want you to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of how we improve quality of life. We work with six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

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