Civil Engineer – Infrastructure

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Job summary

Arup in Manchester is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team and help deliver strategic masterplanning and infrastructure projects across the UK. You’ll work with senior engineers to shape development proposals from early definition to delivery planning.

You’ll collaborate with planners, transport engineers, environmental specialists and other disciplines to develop robust, deliverable designs for urban extensions, regeneration schemes and national infrastructure.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Desire to progress toward professional chartership (ICE or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Experience with civil engineering design and integrated infrastructure planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support development of infrastructure strategies for major masterplanning and development projects.
• Prepare Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDPs) to inform planning, business cases and investment decisions.
• Develop utility strategies covering water, wastewater, power, and telecoms networks; engage utility providers.
• Develop drainage and flood risk strategies; assess infrastructure constraints and capacity.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to support masterplans and development frameworks.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Adaptable

Chartered readiness (ICE or equivalent

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

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 bridges to reservoirs, from metro tunnels to off‑shore wind farms. 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

Arup’s Civil Engineering team is looking to recruit a Civil Engineer to join our Manchester team, supporting the delivery of strategic masterplanning and infrastructure projects across the UK. The role will work closely with senior engineers to help clients shape major development and regeneration proposals from the earliest stages of project definition through to delivery planning.

Our work focuses on the infrastructure challenges associated with large‑scale urban extensions, new town/residential area, regeneration schemes, healthcare developments, employment sites and nationally significant infrastructure projects. A key aspect of the role will be helping clients understand how development can be supported by integrated infrastructure strategies, utility networks and phased delivery plans.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams alongside, other civil engineers as well as planners, transport planners, environmental specialists, architects, energy consultants and structural engineers to develop robust and deliverable designs.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for someone with experience in civil engineering design who is passionate about delivering critical infrastructure and creating sustainable engineering solutions. We recognise that great engineers develop their expertise through different career paths and experiences, and we encourage applications from people whose experience may not align perfectly with every area listed below.

You may have experience in one or more of the following:

• Site development and infrastructure design
• Drainage and flood risk management
• Earthworks and levels design
• Utilities coordination and diversion planning
• Highways and access design
• Energy, utilities or transmission projects
• Design management and multidisciplinary coordination

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the development of infrastructure strategies for major masterplanning and development projects.
• Preparing Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDPs) to inform planning, business cases and investment decisions.
• Developing utility strategies covering water, wastewater, power, telecommunications and other key utility networks. Inclding utility provdier engagement.
• Developing drainage and flood risk strategies
• Assessing infrastructure constraints, opportunities and capacity requirements for development sites.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary technical inputs to support masterplans and development frameworks.

What we are looking for

We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate a combination of the following skills,

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• interested in candidates who can demonstrate some of the following:
• Experience using design software such as Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD or similar packages
• An interest in digital design, BIM and/or automation within engineering delivery
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach to problem solving
• Progression toward or achievement of professional chartership (ICE or equivalent) would be advantageous

***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.***

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
• 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 (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

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Closing Date: 07.09.2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.