Senior Civil Engineer – Infrastructure

Arup; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident Insurance

Income protection

Profit sharing

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for the Liverpool office to lead civil design across energy, water and transport infra. You will guide feasibility through detailed design, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and overseeing calculations, drawings and reports.

The role offers chance to influence nationally significant projects, with BIM and data-led design supporting sustainable, resilient infrastructure and career growth within Arup's global network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• CEng status with ICE or demonstrable senior-level experience.
• Experience in civil design across site development, utilities or major infra.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of civil design solutions for complex projects.
• Coordinate design packages and manage interfaces across disciplines.
• Review calculations, drawings and technical reports; mentor junior engineers.
• Support project planning, programme and commercial performance.

Skills

Site development

Drainage design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

BIM & digital engineering

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

CEng with ICE or senior-level experience

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

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.

The UK is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation of its energy, water and infrastructure systems. At Arup, we're helping clients deliver the projects and programmes that will support a more sustainable, resilient and prosperous future. The challenges facing infrastructure today require bold thinking, collaborative leadership and a commitment to positive change.

The Opportunity

Arup's Civil Engineering team is looking to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure team in the Liverpool office, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure across the energy, water and transportation sectors, alongside regional and local projects that improve connectivity, resilience and quality of life for communities.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll lead the development and delivery of civil engineering design solutions across a range of complex infrastructure projects, including site layouts, drainage, earthworks, access and utilities. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support, helping to deliver practical, sustainable and innovative solutions for our clients.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and technical specialists, you’ll coordinate design packages, manage technical interfaces and oversee the preparation and review of calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports. The position also involves contributing to project planning, programme and commercial performance, while providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.

As part of Arup's wider UK and global network, you'll collaborate with specialists across civil engineering, energy, environmental, planning and digital disciplines. You'll also help promote quality, innovation and continuous improvement, supporting the use of BIM, digital engineering and data-led design to deliver sustainable and resilient infrastructure for the future.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading the delivery of high-quality designs and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

You may have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Site development and infrastructure design
• Drainage and flood risk management
• Earthworks and levels design
• Utilities coordination and diversion planning
• Highways and access design
• Energy, utilities or electricity transmission projects
• Design management and multidisciplinary coordination

We welcome candidates from consultancy, contractor, utility and public sector backgrounds.

What we are looking for

We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate a combination of the following skills:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering design and project delivery across site development, utilities, energy or major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of relevant design standards and industry best practice.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing project interfaces.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD or similar software.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in digital engineering, BIM and emerging technologies.
• CEng status with ICE or equivalent, or demonstrable senior-level engineering experience.

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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 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.
• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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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