As a Rock Mechanics Engineer at Arup you will contribute to geotechnical and underground projects across infrastructure, energy and mining sectors. You’ll characterise rock masses, derive design parameters and support ground control schemes for tunnels, shafts and caverns. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, applying numerical modelling and reporting to feed early feasibility studies through detailed design. This role offers technical development and mentoring toward chartership within a collaborative, values‑driven culture. You’ll help deliver safe, sustainable underground solutions for complex projects.
Pay / Benefits
Profit Share
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Flexible benefits
Learning opportunities
Responsibilities
Rock mass characterisation and engineering assessments
Develop rock engineering design parameters
Perform numerical modelling analyses
Support design of temporary and permanent ground support systems
Contribute to technical reports, calculations and multidisciplinary design projects
Gain exposure to advanced rock engineering and underground construction techniques
Key requirements
Degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus) or related discipline; postgraduate qualification in Rock Mechanics or related field
Strong understanding of rock mechanics, engineering geology, rock mass classification systems (RMR, Q, GSI) and underground excavation principles
Experience with numerical modelling packages (FLAC3D, UDEC, 3DEC, RS2, RS3, PLAXIS) is advantageous
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with clear technical communication
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team player committed to technical excellence and professional development
Experience in consultancy, research, mining, tunnelling, digital engineering, GIS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, BIM or programming (Python, MATLAB, VBA) is advantageous
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