Associate - Highways/Drainage Engineer

Arup; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Delhi seeks an Associate with extensive civil engineering experience to lead multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, drive BIM coordination, and oversee 3D and 2D model deliverables.

You will define modelling strategies, manage Civil 3D and BIM production, integrate geospatial and survey data, enforce CAD/BIM standards, and mentor a high-performing project team while engaging with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• 20+ years of relevant work experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience on Indian projects with Govt and Private clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and BIM coordination.
• Define modelling strategies and manage Civil 3D and BIM production.
• Integrate geospatial, survey, and utility datasets; ensure QA/QC.
• Develop team, engage clients, and strengthen financial management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Project management

Leadership

Team development

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

BIM coordination

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.

Climate change Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, driving BIM coordination, and overseeing the development of coordinated 3D models and 2D deliverables. The role requires defining modelling strategies, managing Civil 3D and BIM production, integrating geospatial, survey, and utility datasets, and ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines. Over time, the individual will develop the capability to lead infrastructure master planning projects, gaining expertise across disciplines such as Geotechnics, Climate, Ecology, ICT, and Solid Waste, while strengthening project management, client engagement, team development, and financial management skills.

The position demands ownership of quality, compliance, and delivery by enforcing CAD/BIM standards, conducting QA/QC reviews, and ensuring construction-ready, standards-compliant outputs. The Associate will also champion innovation through workflow automation, digital efficiencies, and BIM best practices. Strong leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with the ability to proactively manage risks, foster collaboration, share knowledge, and build a high-performing team culture in a dynamic project environment.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from accredited university with good relevant work experience (20+ years) (Master’s degree preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and multi-tasking in fast-paced environments; clear, collaborative communication
• Experience of working on Indian projects with Govt and Private Client
• Experience of working in GIDs/GDCs with countries such as Middle Eastern, Australia, Singapore, UK and US are highly preferred.

Experienced in roads, highways, and drainage projects, with expertise in site reviews, buildability assessment, and efficient data management

• Familiarity with relevant codes, standards and regulatory requirements
• Proficient in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing your time efficiently
• Chartered member of professional institution e.g. ICE, IMechE, CIWEM etc, or equivalent experiencewould be added advantage

Experience of developing and leading a team, direct client facing for project delivery and business development purposes is mandatory.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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