Pavement Design Engineer (Associate–Senior) – Impact

Arup; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking Pavement Engineers at associate, senior and intermediate levels to join our Midlands team. You will work on pavement design, assessment, and asset management across highways, aviation, and infrastructure projects, delivering safe and sustainable solutions.

You will contribute to planning through construction, supporting junior engineers, and applying UK pavement guidelines with a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in pavement design, pavement assessment, or highway engineering projects.
• Knowledge of pavement design methodologies, materials, and construction practices.
• Experience applying National Highways standards and relevant UK pavement design guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work within a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking pavement design and analysis for highway, airfield, and infrastructure projects.
• Developing pavement maintenance, rehabilitation, and asset management strategies.
• Applying pavement design standards and guidance including National Highways requirements and industry best practice.
• Carrying out pavement condition assessments, investigations, and data interpretation.
• Producing technical reports, specifications, design calculations, and construction documentation.
• Supporting project delivery through all stages of design and construction.
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and internal teams to provide innovative engineering solutions.
• Contributing to technical excellence initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Supporting junior engineers and helping develop technical capability within the team.

Skills

Pavement design

Pavement assessment

Highway engineering

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Arup is seeking Pavement Engineers at associate, senior and intermediate levels to join our Midlands team. You will work on pavement design, assessment, and asset management across highways, aviation, and infrastructure projects, delivering safe and sustainable solutions.

You will contribute to planning through construction, supporting junior engineers, and applying UK pavement guidelines with a collaborative, high-performing team.