Civil Engineer / Rail

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in Birmingham is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our multidisciplinary rail team. You will contribute your civil engineering design skills to a varied portfolio of railway projects and work within integrated project teams to deliver high-quality outputs.

The role offers opportunities to develop knowledge of railway systems, design coordination and interfaces between civil engineering, railway assets, and operational requirements, while advancing your professional capability within Arup’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or equivalent experience, with a sound foundation in civil engineering design and the ability to apply engineering judgement to project work.
• Understand civil engineering design principles, standards, construction methods and relevant components, with an awareness of the CDM Regulations and their application to design.
• Can prepare clear and concise technical reports, calculations and project documentation, with a strong commitment to quality, accuracy and efficient delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and specialists across technical disciplines, while managing their own tasks with appropriate support and contributing to the development of less experienced colleagues.
• Bring relevant transport infrastructure experience and an interest in developing their knowledge of railway systems, design coordination and the interfaces between civil engineering, railway assets and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute civil engineering design skills and technical knowledge to a varied portfolio of railway projects.
• Prepare preliminary and detailed engineering layouts, undertake design calculations and technical analyses, develop design options and produce technical studies and project documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to create coordinated and practical design solutions.
• Develop civil engineering, rail design and design management capabilities with support from senior engineers.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Technical reporting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Rail infrastructure interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

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

Our well-established multidisciplinary rail team brings together specialists from across civil engineering, rail systems and infrastructure design. Working collaboratively, we deliver high-quality solutions that support the development and improvement of railway infrastructure for our clients and the communities they serve.

We are looking for a Civil Engineer with experience in transport infrastructure to join our multidisciplinary rail team in Birmingham. You may already have experience in the rail sector, or you may bring transferable civil engineering expertise from another infrastructure environment.

In this role, you will contribute your civil engineering design skills and technical knowledge to a varied portfolio of railway projects. Working as part of integrated project teams, you will help deliver high-quality technical outputs to agreed standards and timescales.

Your work may include preparing preliminary and detailed engineering layouts, undertaking design calculations and technical analysis, developing and assessing design options, and producing technical studies, reports and project documentation. You will also collaborate with colleagues across a range of disciplines to help create coordinated and practical design solutions.

This is an opportunity to further develop your civil engineering, rail design and design management capabilities. Supported by experienced colleagues across our rail and infrastructure teams, you will build on your existing design experience, take increasing ownership of technical tasks and contribute to the continued development of Arup’s rail capability.

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 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:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or have equivalent relevant experience, with a sound foundation in civil engineering design and the ability to apply engineering judgement to project work.
• Understand civil engineering design principles, standards, construction methods and relevant components, with an awareness of the CDM Regulations and their application to design.
• Can prepare clear and concise technical reports, calculations and project documentation, with a strong commitment to quality, accuracy and efficient delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and specialists across technical disciplines, while managing their own tasks with appropriate support and contributing to the development of less experienced colleagues.
• Bring relevant transport infrastructure experience and an interest in developing their knowledge of railway systems, design coordination and the interfaces between civil engineering, railway assets and operational requirements.

It would be beneficial if you are working towards professional qualification with the ICE or another relevant professional body. Experience in drainage design, design coordination, project controls, change management or financial forecasting would also be welcomed. We would additionally value an interest in digital tools, automation, coding or AI and how these can improve design quality, efficiency and collaboration.

We recognise that candidates may not meet every criterion listed.

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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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Closing Date: 16.10.2026

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