Principal Civil Engineer

Arup; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a civil engineer to lead the planning and execution of water and wastewater projects in London. This role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to sustainable design initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in the water sector and possess strong project management skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the water sector.
• Experience working with UK water utilities.
• Familiarity with AMP cycles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of water infrastructure projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

BIM

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Qualification in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

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Arup has a long track record in the UK water industry, working with all the major water companies, risk management authorities, and government agencies. In the current procurement round for the AMP8 frameworks, Arup recently secured major commissions with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, and United Utilities. Through these frameworks, we will deliver environmental improvements across the UK and support strategic long-term planning.

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The Opportunity

This role involves leading the planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, and treatment facilities. You will undertake concept, outline, and detailed design, as well as provide construction support on various infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes. The role requires managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities. It also involves ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety, and CDM regulations, mentoring junior engineers, and promoting knowledge sharing. Additionally, you will contribute to innovation in sustainable design, climate resilience, and digital engineering practices.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged to thrive. Our strength comes from respecting, sharing, and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially meaningful work that benefits Arup, your career, our members, clients, and communities.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with ICE or equivalent, or working towards it.
• Demonstrable experience in the water sector.
• Familiarity with BIM is desirable.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Experience working with UK water utilities (e.g., Thames Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent) is desirable.
• Knowledge of AMP cycles and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofwat) is a plus.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, enabling us to grow together.

Guided by our values, we offer an attractive total reward package that recognizes each member’s contributions. This includes competitive pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work.

As a member-owned company, we have the freedom and responsibility to set our own direction, choosing work that aligns with our purpose and legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes. Profit Share allows members to share in our collective success.

We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and personal needs.