Civil Engineer

ARUP; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking an early to mid‑career Civil Engineer to join the growing site development team in the Sheffield office. You will contribute to sustainable, resilient infrastructure projects and work in a multidisciplinary environment across the UK.

The role offers mentoring and structured development opportunities to advance technical and chartership goals. You will collaborate with civil, structures and transport teams, applying BIM and digital design approaches while delivering high‑quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Interest in BIM/digital design and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of civil engineering solutions across a range of infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated, sustainable designs.
• Produce technical drawings, reports and designs to a high standard.
• Engage with clients and project teams to develop practical outcomes.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Chartered/ICE progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We work with clients to plan, build, integrate and maintain a wide variety of civil infrastructure, from electricity grid upgrades to new nuclear power generation, from development of large industrial sites to catchment scale sustainable drainage system (SuDS) delivery. Our technical teams address every aspect of civil engineering design, working in close collaboration with the full breadth of Arup’s other design and engineering disciplines.

The Opportunity

We are looking for early to mid‑career Civil Engineer with curiosity, personal drive and technical knowhow to join the growing site development team in the Sheffield office. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment delivering projects that help shape sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities across the UK. Within the site development team we take a holistic approach to infrastructure delivery to ensure the integration of multidisciplinary design that meets the needs of our clients.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for someone with experience in civil engineering design who is passionate about creating sustainable infrastructure and improving the built environment. You may have experience in areas such as:

• Site Development
• Drainage and flood risk management
• Sustainable drainage (SuDS) design
• Utilities coordination
• Earthworks and levels design
• Sustainable infrastructure design
• Highways and streets
• Active travel and public realm
• BIM modelling and interdisciplinary co‑ordination

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Whether you have worked predominantly in consultancy, contractor organisations or the public sector, we are interested in people who bring curiosity, enthusiasm and a collaborative mindset.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across civil engineering, structures, transport planning, geotechnics, architecture, environmental services and digital teams. We value individuals who enjoy working across disciplines, building strong relationships and contributing positively to team culture.

At Arup, professional development is a core part of our culture. You will be supported through mentoring, structured development opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients. We are committed to helping our people grow, whether that is through technical specialisation, project leadership, digital skills or chartership progression.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the design and delivery of civil engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated and sustainable design solutions
• Producing technical designs, drawings and reports to a high standard
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders and project teams to develop practical and innovative outcomes
• Taking ownership of defined elements of projects, including checking the quality and accuracy of your work
• Contributing to the continued development of digital engineering and BIM‑led design approaches

What we are looking for

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in civil engineering design and project delivery
• Experience using design software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD or similar packages
• An interest in digital design, BIM and or automation within engineering delivery
• A proactive and adaptable approach to problem solving
• Progression toward, or achievement of, professional chartership (ICE or equivalent) would be advantageous

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 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.

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, 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 https://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup

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