Location
Dublin or Cork, Ireland
Role Overview
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Ireland. Engineer the ground beneath tomorrow’s most critical infrastructure. Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our Ground Engineering team is the largest in Ireland, bringing together geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, contaminated land specialists, and engineering geologists. We deliver innovative projects with creativity and passion, shaping the built environment across Ireland and Europe.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialised team and contribute to a dynamic portfolio of complex, multidisciplinary projects. You will play a key role in shaping some of the most significant infrastructure and development schemes in Ireland and across Europe.
The role focuses on geotechnical engineering design and delivery, with valuable exposure to the full breadth of Ground Engineering disciplines. It offers a stimulating and supportive environment to advance your technical, business and people skills, working alongside industry experts and developing relationships with our wider engineering community.
Responsibilities
Deliver geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and earthworks on major international commissions and nationally significant Irish infrastructure.
Prepare high‑quality design reports, technical specifications, desk studies and site walk‑overs for educational, pharmaceutical, industrial and commercial developments.
Plan, supervise and interpret geotechnical ground investigations, providing technical support during construction including periodic site visits.
Incorporate the latest digital tools, automation and numerical analysis into projects to enhance delivery.
Develop project‑management and commercial awareness skills, supporting and mentoring junior colleagues while strengthening your own leadership capabilities.
Qualifications
Honours Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering (or equivalent). A post‑graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or Soil Mechanics is advantageous.
Over 3 years of post‑graduate experience in geotechnical design and/or construction.
Strong technical understanding of deep excavations, foundations, earthworks, slope stability and soft ground solutions.
Good planning, organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate confidently in technical and non‑technical settings.
Experience in planning, managing, supervising and interpreting ground‑investigation contracts, and/or experience in numerical analysis and GIS.
A commitment to continuous professional development, ideally working towards Chartered status, with flexibility to travel and work on‑site (a full driver’s licence is a strong advantage).
Benefits
Professional growth and development through continuous learning, training programmes and mentorship.
Global opportunities to collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore assignments at other Arup offices.
Competitive salary, benefits package and participation in a global profit‑sharing programme.
Health and wellbeing support including health insurance, flexible working, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for a fair and respectful workplace.
About Arup
Arup is a trust‑owned company that values rewarding members for their contributions. We pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values, and recognise the success of the collective through a unique profit‑share programme.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where talent from all backgrounds can thrive. We comply with equal‑opportunity employment laws and maintain accessibility throughout our recruitment process.
Arup’s diversity statement: We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, genders, identities, disabilities, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations and other protected characteristics. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us.
Apply
Interested candidates, please submit your application through the Arup careers portal. This position is currently open.
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