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Graduate - Ground Engineering-Newcastle

Arup
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Newcastle Upon TyneGlasgowEdinburgh

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Graduate role in Ground Engineering in Newcastle.
  • Requires an Undergraduate/Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology or Earth Sciences.
  • Advert closing date is 12 November 2026.
  • Start date is 1 September 2027.
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered.

About the Role

We recruit across a range of degree level qualifications across engineering, geology and natural sciences. Your career may develop in many directions from investigating and modelling complex ground conditions, designing foundations, earthworks and tunnels, and remediating land impacted by historical uses including industry and mining. We deliver projects across all markets with a significant volume of water, energy, rail and highways projects alongside site development and buildings.

What You'll Do

  • Assessing site constraints, geological hazards and ground conditions to help shape projects at their early stages
  • Analysing ground investigation data to derive ground models and parameters for use in design
  • Representing Arup on site during ground investigations, earthworks and other construction activities
  • Delivering Total Design by working closely with other disciplines to provide integrated project solutions
  • Written and verbal communication during all stages of projects, from initial optioneering through to detailed design

About You

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

  • An Undergraduate / Bachelor's level (or equivalent, Master’s preferred) in Ground Engineering, / Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology and Earth Sciences.
  • Full working rights in the country of application.
  • No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
  • Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

  • Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
  • Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What We Offer

  • A career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive.
  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
  • Profit Share scheme.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits to support wellbeing.
  • Opportunities for learning and development.

Key Dates

  • Start Date: 1 September 2027
  • Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility

  • We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

Application Process

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.