JOINING ARUP

As a recognised leader in ground engineering, Arup is often asked to push the essential skill and science of designing and building in the ground. Wherever difficult ground conditions, sensitive environments or ambitious projects present geotechnical challenges, our broad range of ground engineering expertise underpins Arup’s work on all projects that interact with the ground. Our team is global, offering ground engineering and expertise in geotechnical design, geology and rock mechanics, hydrogeology, seismic design, contaminated land and many other specialised services.
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THE OPPORTUNITY

Arup’s expertise in the structure and behaviour of ground conditions helps us to find solutions for our clients in built and natural environments. Our team are leaders in ground engineering working on a diverse range of projects from building design to infrastructure for water, energy, mining, rail, highways and aviation. Wherever difficult ground conditions, sensitive environments or ambitious projects present geotechnical and geological challenges, we provide robust and advanced solutions.
Due to continued growth of our business within the ground engineering team, we are looking for Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to join our Newcastle office, located in the city centre. You will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work on some of the current high-profile projects, from major urban developments and infrastructure improvements to projects that deliver of our energy transition, enhance the natural environment or provide resilience to the effects of climate change.
Working within the Ground Engineering team, you will use your existing technical and professional skills to interpret and characterise the ground, develop, supervise and interpret ground investigations, undertake geotechnical analysis, develop solutions to geotechnical challenges and deliver high quality work to our clients. You will be responsible for producing high quality design deliverables, insightful reports or engaging presentations across a range of markets and sectors. You will also take an active role in progressing your professional development to hone your skills and gain appropriate professional qualifications. You will be part of a team of ground engineering professionals with diverse skills who support one another in delivering excellence and innovation to our clients.
This role requires a good appreciation of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering and their application in the built environment with the critical thinking skills to assess the buildability of the designs you prepare.
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 to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are working towards chartership with a relevant institution.
• Have a background working as a geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist, with experience of geotechnical deliverables such as desk studies, ground investigation scopes and specifications, interpretative reports and an understanding and experience of geotechnical design, such as shallow and deep foundations, earthworks or retaining walls and site development.
• Are great communicators, including report writing and presentations, are collaborative and enthusiastic team members, have enquiring minds and a desire to learn and progress your career.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kylie.OHanlon@arup.com
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