Civil Designer / Drafter

Arup; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in the Philippines is seeking a skilled Drafter to produce clear, coordinated drawings for transport, energy, water and site development projects. You will work with senior drafters and engineers, applying CAD to develop coordinated drawings and technical documentation within project timeframes and budgets.

You will ensure quality assurance and contribute to design reviews, accepting feedback and improving Arup systems with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Sound drafting knowledge and ability to produce coordinated drawings
• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD and advanced features
• Experience with multidisciplinary project documentation and reviews

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings across transport, energy, water and site development projects
• Ensure drawings meet standards and project budgets/timeframes
• Contribute to model reviews and continuous improvement of drafting processes

Skills

Drafting

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

ProjectWise

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

ProjectWise

Job description

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

As a world leader in civil engineering, Arup delivers the full spectrum of site development and transport infrastructure consulting services. As a key member of the civils team, you will contribute your experience to strengthen Arup's technical capability across a broad range of projects — encompassing a broad range of design skills that are key components to the successful delivery of projects.

Working alongside senior drafters and civil engineers, you will produce clear, coordinated technical drawings across transport, energy, water and site development projects for clients including government agencies, construction contractors and private developers.

The Opportunity

Preparing drawings and supporting senior drafters across a variety of transport, energy, water and site development projects, with responsibilities covering the preparation of drawings and technical documentation production.

Being accountable for drafting activities and working within agreed programme timeframes and project budgets, using CAD to develop coordinated drawings in accordance with relevant drafting standards and guidelines.

Being responsible for quality assurance for work you and your delegates prepare, and working in accordance with Arup's Quality Management System.

Working on complex multidisciplinary projects, interacting with design teams, participating in design and model reviews, associated reporting and managing the rectification process, whilst collaborating with project team members to develop innovative, compatible and integrated solutions.

Sharing design skills proactively with other members of the team and contributing constructive feedback to the continuous improvement of Arup systems, standards and processes via skills networks.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

You have a sound knowledge of drafting — including familiarity with current industry standards for roads and streets such as Transport for NSW and Australian Standards — and are competent in Autodesk AutoCAD, including advanced features such as surfaces, corridors and pipe networks.

You are competent in the development of technical drawings and associated tools including CAD, Bluebeam and ProjectWise, with experience working on complex multidisciplinary projects and participating in design and model reviews.

A recognised, relevant tertiary qualification is preferred; you also hold membership of a relevant professional institution or significant credit towards eligibility, alongside a commitment to continued personal development.

You communicate clearly with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments, have strong written communication and report writing skills, and maintain personal effectiveness and good time management — particularly during periods of high workload.

You remain positively motivated, foster team spirit under pressure, assist others in meeting deadlines, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and to delivering excellent outcomes.

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.

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 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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