Geotechnical Engineer

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The primary focus of this role is to provide sound geotechnical consulting engineering services. The engineer shall demonstrate good familiarity with local design regulations, work well with people at all levels, and provide clear explanations of design ideas and construction procedures to others (both internal and external).

• Work under minimal supervision within a defined area of responsibility, including specific parts of external design projects.
• Check the quality and accuracy of your own and others\' work, and develop others through guidance, training, and feedback.
• Provide detailed design work across a broad range of geotechnical engineering projects, including interpreting geotechnical parameters from site data, foundation design, and retaining structure design.
• Prepare project reports summarizing key assumptions, design methodologies, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to all legislative requirements and other regulations governing Occupational Health and Safety within the office and on all projects.

Arup is a place where you belong to an extraordinary collective – we encourage individuality to thrive and respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

• Recognized relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a similar area; preferably a Master\'s degree specialized in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in Geotechnical Engineering within a consulting business environment.
• Membership of relevant professional institutions or significant progress towards eligibility for membership.
• Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines, including OH&S.
• Ability to manage time, quality, and performance of allocated tasks effectively, and assist in maintaining quality systems within the Singapore office.

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

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Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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