Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (5595)

Arup; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in engineering is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. You will support geotechnical design across various projects and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time role is based in the UK with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 or above in relevant degree.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics and sustainable development principles.
• Understanding of Eurocodes in design.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis across project lifecycle.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems.
• Develop skills in areas like risk and resilience.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in related subject

Job description

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Overview

Our Geotechnical Engineers apply their specialist skills to buildings and infrastructure projects across the globe. We offer 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. We are a leading building and infrastructure design consultancy offering innovation and technical know-how to deliver projects on schedule, on budget, and sustainably.

The Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join our Ground Engineering teams across UK offices. From day one, 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 deliver effective and professional services for a range of high-profile clients. You will have responsibility from day one and will be given opportunities to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills and experience.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary office supported by ground engineering professionals of all levels. There will be opportunities to develop a strong 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 across the project lifecycle, including desk studies, ground investigation, analysis & design, carbon management, construction supervision & monitoring, and asset management. You will collaborate in multi-disciplinary project teams and may be asked to work in other Arup offices or regions. Our structure supports workload sharing, international assignments, and skill development across the firm.

We have roles available in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical design and analysis across the project lifecycle (desk studies, ground investigation, analysis & design, construction supervision & monitoring, asset management).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to solving geotechnical problems for varied clients.
• Develop skills in areas such as numerical modelling, seismic, risk and resilience, or sustainability.
• Progress towards professional qualification with guidance from the team.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or similar subject, 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 knowledge of the sector and work.
• Excellent knowledge of soil mechanics and soil-structure interaction with an understanding of sustainable development principles.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and an analytical mindset.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and be proactive, seeking to improve existing ways of working.
• Understanding how to apply Eurocodes in geotechnical and structural design.
• Willingness to learn new technical and engineering software, including 3D design and digital automation.
• Experience with coding languages, finite element software, or digital design would be beneficial.
• An openness to specialise through postgraduate or PhD studies is welcome.

Location and Start Date

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert and Eligibility

Advert closing date: 15 November 2025. In the event of high applicant volume, this role may close ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. You must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without sponsorship.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Design Services

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