Arcadis
Assistant Engineer Geotechnics
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Assistant Geotechnical Engineer at Arcadis
About Arcadis
Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people across over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With curiosity and collaboration, we tackle the world’s most complex challenges to deliver meaningful impact.
About the Role
As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer at Arcadis, you’ll contribute to exclusive UK infrastructure projects, working with skilled teams on geotechnical design, ground investigations, and technical reporting. This opportunity allows you to:
- Develop expertise in your field
- Collaborate with leading professionals
- Have a positive impact on both natural and built environments
Role Accountabilities
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality engineering outcomes and timely delivery while building strong relationships with colleagues, project partners, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the creation of geotechnical calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports, adhering to UK project and industry standards.
- Engage in geotechnical design and ground investigation solutions, ensuring practical application.
- Assist in project management components, including effective communication and adherence to health and safety regulations as well as environmental compliance.
- Assist and mentor in your own professional development with support from experienced team members.
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Qualifications & Experience
- A MEng/MSc degree in Civil Engineering (with a geotechnical specialization), Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
- Entry-level experience in civil engineering, preferably with exposure to geotechnical design and/or site investigations.
- Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., VDISP/PDISP, WALLAP, REPUTE, Slope/W) and office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong numerical and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports.
- Enthusiastic problem-solver with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous learning.
- Must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be available to travel and work on-site as required.
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Why Arcadis?
Our Skills-Based Approach
We empower every employee so that everyone can contribute meaningfully. Our skills-focused model allows you to forge your career path, maximizing collective impact and grow within a supportive environment.
Make Your Mark Across Levels
Every role—no matter how removed it seems from direct construction—plays a part in delivering sustainable solutions for a better world. Your work matters.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We strive to be an employer of choice and a place where everyone feels valued. We actively promote equality across our six key ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. Through diversity, we foster creativity and innovation—key to improving quality of life for all.
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