Civil Engineer (Early Career To Senior Level)

Arup; Birmingham, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in the UK is seeking talented Civil Engineers at mid and senior levels to join our Birmingham and Nottingham teams. You will work on diverse projects from masterplanning to infrastructure, leading or contributing to design and delivery with a focus on sustainability and value.

You'll collaborate with experts across disciplines, applying standards, coordinating stakeholders, and driving technical excellence.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered, Incorporated, or actively working towards professional accreditation with a relevant institution, such as the ICE

Responsibilities

• Lead projects or workstreams, depending on level
• Design and deliver civil engineering solutions with a focus on quality
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder engagement

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

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.

Arup’s civil engineers work in both built and natural environments, working on a diverse range of projects including; city wide masterplanning, net zero carbon buildings; large road and transportation schemes, active travel projects and sustainable infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We're looking for talented Civil Engineers at mid and senior levels to join our thriving teams in Birmingham and Nottingham. Whether you're ready to lead projects or further develop your expertise, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas, experience and unique perspective truly matter.

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we're seeking passionate, technically strong engineers who are motivated to make a positive impact. You'll work alongside highly respected colleagues on a diverse range of exciting and meaningful projects across sectors including aviation, highways/streets and the wider site development sector, all requiring civil engineers to deliver.

Depending on your experience and interests, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions across areas such as: Alignment and geometrical design, drainage design, pavement design, utilities co-ordination, earthworks, and multidisciplinary co-ordination.

At Arup, sustainability is central to everything we do. You'll be empowered to influence projects from the outset, helping clients make informed decisions that balance technical excellence, environmental responsibility and long-term value. We also embrace digital innovation to improve efficiency, enhance collaboration and create more rewarding ways of working.

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 purposeful 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're looking for people who bring a blend of technical expertise, curiosity and collaboration. You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• Experience designing and delivering civil engineering solutions, with a strong technical foundation and a passion for high-quality outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of relevant design standards, legislation and industry guidance, with the ability to apply them effectively in project delivery.
• An understanding of statutory approval processes, including planning, stakeholder engagement and technical approvals.

For Senior and Principal Engineer roles, you'll also bring:

• Experience leading projects, workstreams or teams, driving successful outcomes through effective planning and coordination.
• A passion for developing others through coaching, mentoring and people leadership, helping colleagues thrive and reach their potential.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Working knowledge of industry-standard CAD software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience using civil engineering design tools such as InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, OpenRoads Designer and Civil 3D.

Qualifications:

• A qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience) and a strong track record in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Chartered, Incorporated, or actively working towards professional accreditation with a relevant institution, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

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.