Bridge and Civil Structures Principal Engineer

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Bridge and Civil Structures Principal Engineer to lead design delivery across rail, highway, stations and deep retaining structures. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from feasibility through detailed design, construction support and long‑term asset management, with strong client‑facing and reporting skills.

A Chartered status is preferred and you will mentor junior engineers while supporting bids and developing best practice.

Qualifications

• Designing bridges and civil structures across rail, highway and pedestrian schemes, as well as stations and deep retaining/buried structures.
• Leading design delivery as a Project Manager in a multidisciplinary environment, with strong client‑facing and reporting skills.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues, including acting as a Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer.
• Applying strong technical skills in bridge design, rail civil structures and retaining/buried structure design (chartered status preferred).

Responsibilities

• Contributing to all project stages, including feasibility, detailed design, construction support and asset management.
• Leading technical delivery within multidisciplinary teams, supporting bids, shaping best practice and helping develop the next generation of engineers within the group.

Job description

Bridge and Civil Structures Principal Engineer

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Climate change • Climate change refers to long‑term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and help grow our successful Bridges and Civil Structures team. We work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from complex rail and highway bridges to station structures, deep retaining solutions and renewable energy infrastructure. Our focus is on delivering high‑quality design and consultancy services that add real value for our clients and the communities we serve.

In this role, you’ll contribute to projects at every stage — from feasibility and scheme design through to detailed design, construction support and long‑term asset management. You’ll play a key role in leading technical delivery within multidisciplinary teams, supporting bids, shaping best practice and helping develop the next generation of engineers within the group.

Is this role right for you?

• Designing bridges and civil structures across rail, highway and pedestrian schemes, as well as stations and deep retaining/buried structures.
• Contributing to all project stages, including feasibility, detailed design, construction support and asset management.
• Leading design delivery as a Project Manager in a multidisciplinary environment, with strong client‑facing and reporting skills.
• Managing teams producing drawings, reports, specifications and risk registers.
• Supporting bids, preparing tender submissions and assisting with contractual and financial documents.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues, including acting as a Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer.
• Applying strong technical skills in bridge design, rail civil structures and retaining/buried structure design (chartered status preferred).

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 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 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.