Principal Bridge and Civil Structures Engineer

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Profit Share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Principal Bridge and Civil Structures Engineer in Leeds to design bridges and civil structures across rail, highway and pedestrian schemes, including stations and retaining structures. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, contribute to bids, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality design and technical delivery.

You will participate in feasibility through detailed design, construction support and long-term asset management, with opportunities to shape best

Qualifications

• Designing bridges and civil structures across rail, highway and pedestrian schemes, as well as stations and deep retaining/buried structures.
• Contributing to all project stages, including feasibility, detailed design, construction support and asset management.
• Leading design delivery as a Project Manager in a multidisciplinary environment, with strong client-facing and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support bids and tender submissions; assist with contractual and financial documents.
• Mentor junior colleagues and act as Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance across projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Rail civil structures

Project management

Client-facing

Team mentoring

Job description

Principal Bridge and Civil Structures Engineer

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

Climate change • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and help grow our successful Bridges and Civil Structures team. We work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from complex rail and highway bridges to station structures, deep retaining solutions and renewable energy infrastructure. Our focus is on delivering high‑quality design and consultancy services that add real value for our clients and the communities we serve.

In this role, you’ll contribute to projects at every stage — from feasibility and scheme design through to detailed design, construction support and long‑term asset management. You’ll play a key role in leading technical delivery within multidisciplinary teams, supporting bids, shaping best practice and helping develop the next generation of engineers within the group.

Is this role right for you?

• Designing bridges and civil structures across rail, highway and pedestrian schemes, as well as stations and deep retaining/buried structures.
• Contributing to all project stages, including feasibility, detailed design, construction support and asset management.
• Leading design delivery as a Project Manager in a multidisciplinary environment, with strong client‑facing and reporting skills.
• Managing teams producing drawings, reports, specifications and risk registers.
• Supporting bids, preparing tender submissions and assisting with contractual and financial documents.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues, including acting as a Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer.
• Applying strong technical skills in bridge design, rail civil structures and retaining/buried structure design (chartered status preferred).

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Drina Zupanovic at [e-mail] - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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: 26.11.2026

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

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