Bridge/ Civil Structures Senior Technician

Arup; Ledston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup seeks a Senior Technician – Bridge & Civil Structures to advance RC detailing and BIM-driven detailing across transport, water and energy infrastructure in the North West and Yorkshire. You will produce RC detailing, 2D drawings and 3D models, working from concept through construction, in multidisciplinary teams that value collaboration and technical excellence.

You will contribute to high‑quality outputs while developing your skills, with opportunities to mentor others and grow within a

Qualifications

• Strong experience in civil engineering and structural detailing, especially RC detailing.
• 3D modelling using Tekla, Revit or MicroStation; familiarity with BIM environments.
• Experience with information management tools such as ProjectWise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RC detailing, 2D drawings and 3D models across all project stages from concept to construction.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality project delivery and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural detailing

RC detailing

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (ProjectWise)

Tekla

Revit

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Tekla

Revit

ProjectWise

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our Bridge and Civil Structures team works across the North West and Yorkshire as part of a wider infrastructure community, delivering technical excellence across a diverse range of projects. We collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across transport, water and energy infrastructure.
Our work spans major programmes such as the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme, rail route upgrades and renewals, and a growing portfolio of roads and streets projects. As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, contributing to high‑quality outcomes while developing your skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Technician – Bridge & Civil Structures to join our growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects while helping to develop and strengthen our reinforced concrete (RC) detailing capability within the region.
You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality technical outputs, including RC detailing, 2D drawings and 3D models, across all stages of a project — from concept design through to construction. Working in multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to projects across water, rail, highways and urban infrastructure, supporting the delivery of complex and high‑impact schemes.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we 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.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

• Have strong experience in civil engineering and structural detailing, particularly reinforced concrete
  
• Are proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, with experience in RC detailing packages
  
• Are confident working within BIM environments and using information management tools such as ProjectWise
  
• Enjoy working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and contributing to high‑quality project delivery
  
• Are motivated to support and develop others, sharing knowledge and improving team capability

• 3D modelling using Tekla, Revit or MicroStation.

• Understanding of bridge and civil structures design
  
• Experience with parametric modelling, automation or digital tools
  

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 benefits to 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.