Geotechnical Engineer

Arup Midlothian, Scotland May 14, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Geotechnical Engineer focuses on ·ability to manage allocated work packages across different projects and locations, ensuring delivery aligns with team and business objectives.

What the role involves

  • ·Ability to manage allocated work packages across different projects and locations, ensuring delivery aligns with team and business objectives.
  • Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.
  • Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.
  • We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.

Skills and requirements

  • ·Experience in, or relevant academic study of, geotechnical design for foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, slopes and buried structures, using current industry standards and.
  • ·Experience in undertaking desktop studies and the planning and interpretation of ground investigation and laboratory and in-situ test results.
  • ·Experience of analysing field and laboratory data to develop ground models and project specific geotechnical solutions.
  • ·Experience using industry-standard geotechnical software such as, Open.

Candidate fit

  • ·A collaborative and adaptable working style, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional role context

  • Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
  • Our geotechnical engineers play a vital role in turning complex ground conditions into safe, sustainable and buildable solutions across a wide range of sectors.
  • Our Ground Engineering team in the North of the UK supports projects across energy, water, transport and the built environment.
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