Structural Engineer

Arup; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Health insurance

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Arup in Amsterdam seeks a Structural Engineer to shape a sustainable future, contributing to major Netherlands projects from concept to detailed design. You’ll collaborate with architects, sustainability specialists and other disciplines to develop integrated, high-performing structures.

We value at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in reinforced concrete, steel or timber, and fluency in Dutch and English. Strong team work and design documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience delivering structural design for buildings projects in reinforced concrete, steel and/or timber.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Experience taking projects from concept design through detailed design, including calculations, reports and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of defined work packages and deliver calculations, models, drawings reviews and technical reports to the required quality and programme.
• Actively contribute to team knowledge sharing, technical discussions and project coordination activities.
• Progress towards independently managing small to medium-sized design tasks with limited supervision.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Structural analysis software

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Amsterdam.

Design the future of sustainable buildings.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Building Services team sits at the heart of Arup's commitment to sustainable development. We engineer innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while creating comfortable, healthy, and high-performing spaces for people to live, work, and thrive in Ireland and beyond.

The opportunity

Contribute to the structural design and delivery of some of the Netherlands' most ambitious buildings projects, working across commercial, residential, education, science, technology and public-sector developments. As part of our Structural Engineering team, you'll be involved from early concept through detailed design, collaborating closely with architects, sustainability specialists, building services engineers and other disciplines to develop integrated solutions.

Help us strengthen our ability to deliver excellent projects, grow our presence in key markets, and bring the full breadth of Arup's expertise to clients across the Netherlands and the wider Geographies.

As a Structural Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Take ownership of defined work packages and deliver calculations, models, drawings reviews and technical reports to the required quality and programme.
• Actively contribute to team knowledge sharing, technical discussions and project coordination activities.
• Progress towards independently managing small to medium-sized design tasks with limited supervision.

Does this role inspire you?
We're looking for a highly motivated and technically proficient individual with a passion for sustainable building design. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience delivering structural design for buildings projects in reinforced concrete, steel and/or timber.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English are essential.
• Experience taking projects from concept design through detailed design, including the production of calculations, reports and design documentation.

We also value:

• Experience designing to Eurocodes and Dutch National Annexes.

Strong technical understanding of structural analysis and design software.

• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with architects, contractors and specialist consultants.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respectful, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. We're here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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