Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Why Arup?

Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Arup we work to find solutions for some of the world's most complex problems - providing expertise across all areas of the built environment from strategic approach and planning to design and engineering.

Due to continued growth within the Geotechnical team in our Edinburgh team, we are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineering based in our new Edinburgh 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 development, energy, distilleries etc.

Please click on the link to find out more about our Geotechnical team!

The Opportunity

This Senior Geotechnical Engineer is to be based in our brand-new city centre location within 5 mins of Edinburgh Waverley Station. The role is with in a multi project, multidiscipline i.e., Transport, Rail and Energy. You will be expected to do geotechnical analysis and design, site supervision, production of drawings, specifications, and reports. Mentoring and supervising more junior members of the team when required. You will have regular contact with external agencies and site investigation contractors. Within this role you will also developing contacts with Clients

Is this role right for you?

• Strong experience in geotechnical analysis and design. Background in Finite Element Design (FE) and numerical analysis would be a benefit
• MEng or good Civil Engineering-based degree with post graduate qualification in a geotechnical related subject, preferably Soil Mechanics. Chartered with the relevant body or close to attaining Chartered status
• Experience in leading the management and interpretation of ground investigations in a civil engineering consultancy.
• Able to quickly develop successful client relationships (both internal and external)
• Good communications skills (verbal technical report writing in English). Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
• Able to turn hand to other work when the opportunities arise

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Rewards and Benefits

We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.

As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance).

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.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

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