Senior Engineer - Geotechnics

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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.

Role Description

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Arcadis, you will play a key role in delivering technically robust and innovative geotechnical solutions for major infrastructure projects across the UK and globally. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to project leadership, and build strong relationships with clients while developing your expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead the preparation of geotechnical calculations, designs, and technical reports, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and inclusion.
• Plan and supervise ground investigations and geotechnical analyses.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, supporting project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards throughout all project phases.
• Contribute to business development and the preparation of bids and proposals.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified (MEng/MSc or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus), Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
• Progressing towards Chartered Engineer or Geologist status.
• Demonstrated experience in geotechnical design, analysis, and ground investigation within consultancy or a similar environment.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., VDISP/PDISP, WALLAP, REPUTE, Slope/W) and MS Office applications.
• Strong technical report writing, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible approach, including willingness to travel and work on-site as required.
  
  

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s 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.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll 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.