Overview

Join to apply for the Assistant Engineer - Geotechnics role at Arcadis. Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are a global team of 36,000+ people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

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 with a talented team, contributing to geotechnical design, ground investigations, and technical reporting. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise, collaborate with leading professionals, and positively impact the built and natural environment.

Role Accountabilities

• Support the preparation of geotechnical calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports in line with project and industry standards.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of ground investigations and geotechnical solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project partners, and colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Take ownership of your professional development, supported by experienced team members.
• Assist in managing project components, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering (with a geotechnical bias), Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
• Some experience in the civil engineering industry, ideally with exposure to geotechnical design and/or site investigations.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software (e.g., VDISP/PDISP, WALLAP, REPUTE, Slope/W) and standard office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong numerical and written communication skills, with an ability to prepare clear technical reports.
• Enthusiastic about learning, problem-solving, and working within a team.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Why Arcadis

We empower our people and believe every contribution matters. Arcadis embraces a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize impact. You will do meaningful work and contribute to sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Our commitment to equality and inclusion is central to our values. We strive to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all. We work across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race.

Career Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services

Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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