Geotechnical Engineer
Job description
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
You will be joining Arup’s offshore wind ground engineering team in London, part of a highly skilled UK group supporting offshore wind projects around the globe. Our team works collaboratively across disciplines, partnering with planners, structural engineers, marine specialists and researchers to deliver high‑quality geoscience and ground engineering solutions for some of the world’s most complex offshore wind developments.
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The Opportunity
In support of Arup’s journey towards becoming a recognised global leader in offshore wind, we have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our established and growing offshore wind ground engineering team in London.
In this role, you will deliver geoscience and geotechnical engineering work for offshore wind clients, with a particular focus on marine site characterisation and the design of offshore wind foundations, including fixed and floating foundation systems. You will contribute to technically challenging projects from early site investigation through to design, working closely with clients and project teams to understand objectives and deliver effective solutions.
This is a client‑facing role, where collaboration, clear communication and a strong understanding of client needs are key. You will work on projects across the globe, supporting major developers and collaborating with peers across Arup, as well as with external partners and research institutions.
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in a growing team, applying ground engineering expertise to complex offshore wind challenges while continuing to develop your technical skills and professional career within a supportive and forward‑looking environment.
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.
Is this role right for you?
We are keen to hear from people with a strong interest in offshore wind and geotechnical engineering, who enjoy collaborative problem‑solving and are motivated to keep developing their expertise. You are likely to bring some of the following:
Experience in, or relevant academic study of, geotechnical design for fixed and/or floating offshore wind foundations, using current industry standards and guidance
Experience interpreting ground investigations and laboratory and in‑situ test results; experience undertaking laboratory testing is welcomed
An understanding of constitutive soil models and their calibration against laboratory or field data
Familiarity with offshore wind design codes (desirable)
A collaborative and adaptable working style, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience using industry‑standard numerical modelling software such as PLAXIS or LS‑DYNA to model soil–structure interaction problems, including cyclic loading effects (desirable)
You may hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (such as an MSc or PhD), or be working towards one, and will be motivated to grow Arup’s offshore wind engineering capability through high‑quality technical delivery and strong client relationships.
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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
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