Geo-Environmental Engineer
Job Description
Job title: Geo-Environmental Engineer
Company: Arup
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.
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 Geotechnics 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 challenges, we provide robust and advanced solutions.
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The Opportunity
Working within the West Ground Engineering team, you will be primarily involved in interpreting and characterising the ground, ground contamination and undertaking risk assessments, report writing and production of drawings and specifications to help deliver projects across a range of markets and sectors.
This role is open to our Bristol, Cardiff and Winchester offices where you will be mentored by senior members of our team in your technical and professional development. 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 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?
You will have a good understanding of geology and ground contamination and the legislation pertaining to the management of contaminated land. You may hold other complementary skills in site assessment and remediating land contamination. Your excellent report writing capabilities are underpinned by the strong interactive skills which make you effective in working in a team in the buildings and infrastructure sectors.
Relying on your past experience you will be developing your emerging skills such as:
- Characterising ground risks;
- Managing and interpreting data, including chemical testing and ground investigations
- Undertaking generic and detailed risk assessments
- Hydrogeology or 3D ground modelling;
- Preparing Geo-environmental technical documents such as desk studies, interpretative reports, and specifications;
- Attending site to oversee ground investigations or implementation of remediation
- Using digital technologies such as the use of ground data software (Grasshopper, etc), GIS, programming, and data processing.
- You will be continuing your development towards chartered status.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please contact Kylie.Ohanlon@arup.com
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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.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at .
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Kylie.Ohanlon@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
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