Assistant Structural Engineer

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in Newcastle seeks an Assistant Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering team. You will work on technically challenging projects, contributing to design, analysis and modelling alongside experienced engineers.

Our program emphasizes learning, professional growth and chartership support as you deliver sustainable, low-carbon structures. Applicants should have a Civil/Structural Engineering degree (2.1+) and an ICE/IStructE accredited pathway, with full rights to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (2.1 or above).
• ICE or IStructE accredited route, with motivation to work towards chartership.
• Passion for structural engineering.

Skills

Analysis

Design

Communication

Teamwork

Learning

Planning

Professional growth

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (2.1+)

ICE or IStructE accredited pathway

Tools

BIM/Modelling

Job description

Joining Arup

Assistant Structural Engineer – Newcastle

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup we have opportunities for Structural Engineers, who are looking for technically challenging work on cutting-edge projects, to join our established Building Engineering team in Newcastle.

Joining Arup

Assistant Structural Engineer – Newcastle

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup we have opportunities for Structural Engineers, who are looking for technically challenging work on cutting-edge projects, to join our established Building Engineering team in Newcastle. At Arup, structural engineering is at the heart of what we do. With a legacy of shaping some of the world’s most iconic buildings and structures, we bring global expertise and local insight to every project. Our teams lead the way in low-carbon design, adaptive reuse, and timber engineering—pushing boundaries to create innovative, sustainable solutions. By collaborating across disciplines like Geotechnics and Fire Engineering, and leveraging advanced digital tools, we simplify complexity and deliver excellence. As we tackle the challenges of climate change, we’re not just responding—we’re helping to define the future of structural design.

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The Opportunity

Our programme blends hands-on experience with technical knowledge giving you the opportunity to learn while creating city-shaping projects. You will work alongside some the industry’s most passionate and creative minds creating sustainable and people centric solutions. Our programme will set you up for the future kickstarting a fulfilling and rewarding career in shaping a better world.

Each of our UK offices is connected to the global Arup, linking up with teams designing projects across the world. At the same time, they are rooted in the community and the work of the local industry. They provide a work community that is inclusive, and supportive of you as a person, but technically challenging and rigorous. They will care about your learning and progress and will help you to grow as an engineer and a team member. They will help and mentor you towards professional qualification, to develop your skills and build your career.

Is this role right for you?

We Are Looking To Speak To People Who:

• Analysis: Carrying out structural calculations, modelling, engineering, computer, and hand analysis.
• Design: Finding structural engineering solutions. Choosing structures and details that are economical and practical, that minimise embodied carbon and achieve the project sustainable development goals. Building computer & structural engineering models to monitor the way the building behaves structurally.
• Communication: Through drawings, sketches, digital modelling, calculation documents, building information modelling, meetings, explanations, presentations, discussions, persuasions, emails, written reports, chats and electronic messages.
• Working with teams: Cooperating, helping others, taking instructions, giving instructions, solving problems together, thinking beyond the conventional, helping to find new and effective ways to succeed. Treating others with respect, kindness and empathy.
• Learning: The practice of structural engineering, codes of practice, software, materials and construction techniques as well as all the other disciplines and people that are needed to design and deliver a project successfully.
• Planning your work: Agreeing deadlines and working together effectively with the rest of the team.
• Taking responsibility: for the quality and timely delivery of your work, for your own learning and professional development, and for your impact on other people.
• Finding new ways: of working. Finding solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. Learning international best practice in structural engineering design and delivery. Inventing and developing new ideas and new ways of working. Applying scripting and automation and developing bespoke software and spreadsheets.
• Investing time in people: developing relationships with your project team and your peers and everyone inthe office. Contributing to the life of the team. Building an effective network outside and inside Arup.

Is this role right for you?

We Are Looking To Speak To People Who:

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

• Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering (or similar), at 2.1 or above
• Have completed an ICE or IStructE accredited courseand be motivated to work towards chartership
• A passion forstructural engineering

To Be Considered For This Opportunity, Your Application Must Include a Copy Of Your Academic Transcript And Meet The Following Criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• Applications from candidates with no previous full-time work experience are welcome.

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 You

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 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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

*** Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.***