Engineering Geologist

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

We are seeking an Engineering Geologist to join our Structures Geotechnical and GIS team in this role youllhave the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across our businessproviding technical advice andassessmentfor our built environmentprojects in the energy water highways and rail sectors. The role will include applying geotechnical engineering principles to develop effective solutions for the design of shallow and deep foundations earthworks retaining solutions as well as the design management and supervision of ground investigations. This role provides a dynamic mix of feasibility studies design construction quality assurance and client engagement providing opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the geotechnical engineering sector.

At Arcadis we recognise the vital role that ground conditions play in the successful delivery of safe and sustainable infrastructure. As the world faces the challenges of climate change and increasing demand for resilient construction our work ensures that the built environment is safe efficient and future-proofed.

Role Accountabilities:

As an Engineering Geologist you will be an integral member of our UK-wide geotechnics team responsible for interpretation of geological and geotechnical data across a wide variety of projects. You will be tasked with undertaking geotechnical designs in accordance with relevant design standards and guidelines as well as developing detailed ground models and writing technical and interpretative reports. You will be supported by a collaborative national team with a range of technical backgrounds.

Your Day-to-Day

Processing and interpreting data from site investigations (e.g. borehole logs trial pits laboratory test results in-situ testing groundwater monitoring).
Assisting with the development of geological and geotechnical ground models for feasibility studies design and construction support.
Presenting outputs using a range of geotechnical and geological software tools including Openground Leapfrog Slope/W Repute Wallap AutoCAD and MS Office applications.
Contributing to the preparation of desk studies factual and interpretative ground investigation reports geotechnical design reports and risk assessments.
Undertaking site walkovers and geomorphological mapping as required by project needs.
Multi-disciplinary working with colleagues across the business

Qualifications & Experience:

BSc qualified (or higher) in Geology Civil Engineering Engineering Geology or a similar discipline or equivalent.
MSc in Engineering Geology Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline (desired).
Chartership or working towards chartership with the Geological Society or Institution of Civil Engineers
Chartership or working towards chartership with the Geological Society
Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects to tight deadlines and budgets.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving.
A full UK driving licence (preferred).
Office attendance is encouraged to support technical skill development build relationships with team members and provide a robust support network for graduates.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age Disability Faith Gender LGBT and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

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