Senior Engineer | Civil Structures

Arup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Singapore seeks a Senior Civil & Structures Engineer to lead the structural design for MRT and major transport projects, from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, authority submissions and construction support, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient infrastructure.

You will mentor engineers and drafters, coordinate with clients, architects, geotechnical, civil and MEP teams, and produce technical reports and project correspondence while

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board (Singapore).
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Extensive experience delivering MRT, railway, or major transportation projects in Singapore, including underground structures.
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis and design software (ROBOT, SAFE).
• Knowledge of Singapore standards, Eurocodes and LTA submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of MRT and major transport projects, including underground structures.
• Prepare and approve structural calculations per Eurocodes, Singapore standards, and LTA.
• Mentor engineers and drafters, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, geotechnical, civil and MEP teams to resolve design challenges.
• Produce technical reports, authority submissions, and construction-stage support while managing risks.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Structural analysis

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

ROBOT

SAFE

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.

As a Senior Civil & Structures Engineer, you will play a leading role in delivering sustainable and innovative rail and transport infrastructure solutions across Singapore and the Southeast Asia region. You will be responsible for providing structural engineering expertise throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and concept development through to detailed design, authority approvals, and construction support. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and technical specialists to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality infrastructure outcomes.

The Opportunity

• Lead the structural design and delivery of MRT, railway, and major transportation infrastructure projects, including underground structures such as stations, tunnels, shafts, and ancillary facilities.
• Prepare, review, and approve structural calculations and designs in accordance with Eurocodes, Singapore standards, and Land Transport Authority (LTA) requirements.
• Manage and mentor engineers and drafters, providing technical guidance and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of project outputs.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, architects, geotechnical, civil, MEP, and other multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex engineering challenges and deliver integrated design solutions.
• Produce technical reports, authority submissions, project correspondence, and construction-stage support documentation while managing project risks and programme commitments.

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 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?

• A Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board (Singapore), with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Extensive experience delivering MRT, railway, or major transportation infrastructure projects in Singapore, including the design and construction of underground structures.
• Strong technical expertise in structural analysis and design, with proficiency in software such as ROBOT, SAFE, or equivalent finite element modelling tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Singapore structural design standards, Eurocodes, and LTA requirements, including managing authority submissions through to approval.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead design teams, manage multidisciplinary interfaces, and mentor junior engineers while working with minimal supervision.

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 eligible 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 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please 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.