Arcadis
Assistant Engineer Geotechnics
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Assistant Geotechnical Engineer 🌍
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, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
About the Role
As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer at Arcadis, you will play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most exciting and challenging infrastructure projects. You will work alongside a talented team, contributing to:
- Geotechnical design
- Ground investigations
- Technical reporting
This is a fantastic opportunity to: ✔ Develop your expertise ✔ Collaborate with leading professionals ✔ Make a positive impact on the built and natural environment
Role Accountabilities
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Support the preparation of:
- Geotechnical calculations
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Technical reports
in line with project and industry standards.
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Contribute to the design and implementation of:
- Ground investigations
- Geotechnical solutions
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Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
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Build strong working relationships with:
- Clients
- Project partners
- Colleagues
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Ensure compliance with:
- Health
- Safety
- Environmental regulations
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Take ownership of professional development, supported by experienced team members.
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Assist in managing project components, ensuring:
- Effective communication
- Timely delivery
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
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Degree (MEng/MSc) in:
- Civil Engineering (with a geotechnical bias)
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Engineering Geology
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Some experience in the civil engineering industry, ideally with:
- Exposure to geotechnical design
- Experience with site investigations
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Familiarity with:
- Geotechnical software (e.g., VDISP/PDISP, WALLAP, REPUTE, Slope/W)
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Strong proficiency with standard office applications:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
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Strong numerical and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports.
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Desired:
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Enthusiasm for:
- Learning
- Problem-solving
- Working within a team
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Willingness to:
- Travel
- Work on-site as required
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Full, valid UK driving licence.
Why Arcadis?
We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, letting you: ✔ Carve your career path ✔ Maximise impact through your unique experience
You’ll do meaningful work, delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 🤝
We promote a work environment where everyone can bring their best self by actively:
- Ensuring equality
- Celebrating diversity
- Fostering inclusion
Employer of choice ambition includes:
- Providing a great place to work for everyone
- Advancing innovative ideas through a workforce of diverse experiences
Our six ED&I Workstreams drive progress in:
- Age
- Disability
- Faith
- Gender
- LGBT+
- Race
A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
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