Structural Engineer

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in Newcastle is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering team. You will be part of a multidisciplinary group of around 20 engineers and technicians working on commercial, residential, transport and infrastructure projects.

You will develop design, technical and software skills in a collaborative environment and contribute to packages from inception to completion, while progressing toward chartership with IStructE or ICE.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified and working towards chartership via IStructE, ICE or equivalent.
• Developing understanding of engineering principles and design software.
• Aptitude for working on own initiative and taking responsibility for parts of projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the structural design of projects and take responsibility for discrete work packages.
• Communicate through sketching, drawing, presentations and written reports.
• Check own and others' work and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Structural design

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software

Eurocode

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup we have opportunities for Structural Engineers, who are looking for technically challenging work on cutting-edge projects, to join our established Building Engineering team in Newcastle.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Structural Engineer to join our creative and friendly Building Engineering team in Newcastle. You will be a vital part of a multidisciplinary, collaborative team of around 20 Engineers and Technicians. Our local, regional, national and international projects will allow you to work and succeed in a multicultural business environment. Current and recent projects include commercial, residential, transport, industrial and social infrastructure projects.

We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer with developing design, technical, and software skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams, taking responsibility for packages of work from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a passion for structural engineering, a flair for structural engineering design, and a practical understanding of buildings.
• Supporting the Arup team in the structural engineering design of projects, taking responsibility for discrete packages of structural engineering work
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate through sketching, drawing, presentations and writing.
• Checking own and others' work, and giving feedback.
• Understanding priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Mentoring junior members of the team

Is this role right for you?
We are looking to speak to people who:

• Be degree qualified and working towards chartership via IStructE, ICE or equivalent.
• Have a developing understanding of engineering principles, and the appropriate use of technical analysis and design software packages.
• Developing experience with Eurocode or equivalen
• Have an aptitude for working on your own initiative and being proactive.
• Take responsibility for parts of projects and support less experienced team members
• Good understanding of digital workflows.
• nterest in low- and zero-carbon design.

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 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 http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom