Structural Technician

Arup; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Structural Technician to join a dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to work on prestigious building projects across various sectors, including high-rise and sustainable designs. You'll be responsible for producing detailed 3D models, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and the chance to make a real impact in the construction industry. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for all its members.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Accident Insurance

Income Protection Cover

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the AEC industry, preferably within a design consultancy.
• Solid understanding of structural design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, data-rich 3D models and drawings.
• Mentor staff, including apprentices and graduates.
• Coordinate design and collaborate with other disciplines.

Skills

Structural Design Fundamentals

BIM

Collaboration with Engineers

Project Management

Education

Qualification in Civil Engineering

Tools

Common Data Environments

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

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The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Technician to join one of our teams in our London office. Our team has worked on a range of prestigious and innovative building projects across sectors, including commercial, residential, aviation, and rail.

This flourishing team is part of the Property, Science & Industry Portfolio in London. It has developed strong relationships with key clients and architects across London, the UK, and the Middle East.

Current focus areas for the team include high-rise, repurposing and refurbishment, transport hubs, low and zero-carbon buildings, sustainable social housing, and large-scale concept technical master planning. The team is working on exciting projects such as Athens Airport, Euston Station Redevelopment, and Sagrada Familia, with more large-scale projects on the horizon.

Based in London but working closely with teams across the UK and beyond, you will be part of a dynamic team working on diverse projects across various sectors. You will also have the opportunity to train and further develop your domain skills, including BIM and Digital:

1. Work with the structural team on producing high-quality, data-rich 3D models and drawings.
2. Take ownership of drawing packages on projects from concept through to completion.
3. Mentor staff, including apprentices and graduates.
4. Coordinate the design and collaborate with other disciplines and specialisms, both internally and externally.
5. Contribute to modelling standards, methods and procedures.
6. Manage information on Common Data Environments.
7. Seek pragmatic digital solutions to improve our working practices.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for a candidate who:

1. Achieved a qualification in Civil Engineering
2. Experience in the AEC industry, preferably within a design consultancy, is preferred.
3. A solid understanding of structural design fundamentals and the ability to collaborate with engineers and designers to develop and refine structural designs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
4. Background in working on major building projects of medium to large scale, delivering steelwork and reinforced concrete projects.

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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Marek Mazurowski ([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.

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