Rail Civil Engineer

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Rail Civils Engineer to join our Newcastle-based North Rail team. You will contribute to the design and delivery of multimodal rail projects, producing layouts, reports and documentation while applying engineering judgement and standards across a variety of projects.

You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, coordinating with colleagues to ensure integrated, high-quality civil engineering solutions for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience producing and checking rail civils feasibility, scheme and detailed designs.
• Ability to interpret client requirements and develop design options.
• Strong engineering judgement and ability to apply standards.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary rail projects and CAD environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client requirements and develop/assess design options.
• Produce engineering layouts, reports and project documentation.
• Undertake calculations/technical analysis for rail civils designs.
• Coordinate designs with multidisciplinary teams across Arup Rail.

Skills

Rail civils design experience

Client-facing collaboration

Engineering judgement

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

ProjectWise

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 North Rail team brings together multidisciplinary specialists to help deliver complex and transformative rail projects across the UK. Our current portfolio includes ScotRail Intercity Replacement Fleet Depot Enhancements, TransPennine Route Upgrade West of Leeds, Northern Powerhouse Rail and Metro to Washington.

We are looking for a Rail Civils Engineer to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to build your technical expertise while contributing to the design and delivery of multidisciplinary rail projects that create successful outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

As a Rail Civils Engineer, you will work within our integrated Rail Civils design team, contributing to the development and delivery of safe, efficient and practical civil engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of railway projects.

You will use your technical knowledge and engineering judgement to interpret client requirements, develop and assess design options, undertake calculations and technical analysis, and produce engineering layouts, reports and project documentation. Working collaboratively with colleagues from across Arup’s rail disciplines, you will help ensure designs are coordinated and effectively integrated throughout the project lifecycle.

The role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your civil engineering, rail design and design management capabilities. Supported by experienced colleagues, you will build on your existing experience, take increasing ownership of technical tasks and contribute to the continued development of Arup’s rail capability. You will also have opportunities to share knowledge and best practice across the wider business and support the development of colleagues.

We welcome curiosity around new ways of working, including an interest in digital tools, automation, coding or AI and how these can be used to improve design quality, efficiency and collaboration.

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:

• Have experience producing and checking rail civils feasibility, scheme and detailed designs, including reports, layouts, drawings and calculations within multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Have a degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience, with a sound foundation in technical design and are ideally working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution.
• Have experience with Bentley MicroStation and ProjectWise, including producing and checking drawings within Common Data Environments.
• Have knowledge of relevant Network Rail standards, RSSB Railway Industry Standards, CDM and CSM requirements, with the ability to apply appropriate engineering judgement to project work.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a client-facing and multidisciplinary environment, building strong relationships, communicating technical information clearly and contributing to the development of colleagues.

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 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.

Closing Date: 16.11.2026

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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