Civil Engineering Technician

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in London is seeking Civil Engineering Technicians to join our established Civil Engineering team. You will prepare high‑quality deliverables, including drawings, models, and reports, and work closely with engineers and other disciplines.

You will contribute to client meetings, bids, and business development while developing technical skills and progressing in a multidisciplinary, international practice.

Qualifications

• Strong AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D skills are essential, with experience in tools such as Revit, Navisworks, Bentley 3D AECOsim, MicroDrainage or GIS a great advantage.
• Relevant civil engineering experience across areas such as earthworks, roads and streets, public realm, utilities, flood risk or drainage.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence to collaborate with clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organisational and project delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work to time and budget.
• A collaborative and supportive approach, with the ability to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to their technical development.
• A passion for technical excellence and continuous improvement, with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality, innovative civil engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical deliverables for civil engineering projects including drawings, models, presentations as well as short written reports
• Supporting the delivery of projects which may including attending client meetings, producing bid documents and general business development activities
• Contributing to a culture of technical excellence and the development of technical skills within the wider team through planning and delivery of initiatives and training
• Embracing our Culture, Equity and Inclusion strategy and vision, both through your own behaviour and influencing others

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Communication

Teamwork

Project delivery

Education

EngTech MICE or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AECOsim

MicroDrainage

GIS

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.

Arup’s civil engineering expertise helps us to find solutions for our clients in built and natural environments. Our team works on a diverse range of projects from city-wide and region-wide Master planning to infrastructure designs for water, energy, rail, highways, aviation and building property projects.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Civil Engineering Technicians to join our established Civil Engineering team in London. Our team forms part of Arup’s Energy, Water and Resources (EWR) South group which consists of approximately 130 engineers and technicians. Together we deliver work in a variety of markets such as Transport, Energy, Water, Industry, Science and Property.

The role will focus on preparing high-quality civil engineering deliverables, including technical drawings, models, presentations and reports, while working closely with engineers and other professional disciplines. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to client meetings, bids, business development and wider technical initiatives.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to develop their careers within a large, multidisciplinary and technically focused team. The key requirements are strong hands-on experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, alongside technical experience in areas such as earthworks, roads, public realm, utilities, flood risk or drainage.

At Arup, you will join a supportive team where you can continue to develop your technical expertise or progress into broader delivery responsibilities, with clear support for your career development.

Reporting to the Civil Engineering South Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing technical deliverables for civil engineering projects including drawings, models, presentations as well as short written reports
• Supporting the delivery of projects which may including attending client meetings, producing bid documents and general business development activities
• Contributing to a culture of technical excellence and the development of technical skills within the wider team through planning and delivery of initiatives and training
• Embracing our Culture, Equity and Inclusion strategy and vision, both through your own behaviour and influencing others

Is this role right for you?

Highly motivated individuals who have achieved or are working towards a relevant professional qualification, such as EngTech MICE or equivalent.

Your qualifications, skills and experience will include:

• Strong AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D skills are essential, with experience in tools such as Revit, Navisworks, Bentley 3D AECOsim, MicroDrainage or GIS a great advantage.
• Relevant civil engineering experience across areas such as earthworks, roads and streets, public realm, utilities, flood risk or drainage.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence to collaborate with clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organisational and project delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work to time and budget.
• A collaborative and supportive approach, with the ability to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to their technical development.
• A passion for technical excellence and continuous improvement, with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality, innovative civil engineering solutions.

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 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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