Civil Engineer

Arup; Çankaya; Hybrid; TRY 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Global opportunities

Mentorship & development

Job summary

Arup in Istanbul & Ankara is seeking a Civil Engineer to help shape the future of transportation in Türkiye and beyond. You will contribute to significant local and international projects and develop expertise in road and highway design within a collaborative team.

You will design, review and coordinate across disciplines, prepare bid documents, and work to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high quality standards. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with transportation focus.
• 3+ years in transportation infrastructure design (roads/highways).
• Fluent/strong English for reports, client comms and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design conceptual and construction drawings for roads, streets and cycleways.
• Review drawings, reports, calculations, BOQs and specs for quality and contract compliance.
• Prepare bid documents for high-profile projects and manage multiple priorities.
• Coordinate across disciplines with multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Engage with clients and project teams as a trusted point of contact.

Skills

English proficiency

Team coordination

Technical design

Bid document prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

OpenRail

OpenRoads

Job description

Istanbul, Türkiye

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Istanbul & Ankara.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. At Arup, we are a global consultancy with extensive technical and advisory expertise. Our Transport team in Türkiye partners with public and private clients to deliver innovative and sustainable transport solutions that make a real difference to communities. Working across the full lifecycle of road, street, and cycleway projects, from early planning and concept design through to detailed design and construction, we create high-quality infrastructure that connects people, enhances places, and supports a more sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Contribute to shaping the future of transportation in Türkiye and beyond. This role offers the chance to work on significant local and international projects, developing your expertise in road and highway design within a collaborative, technically ambitious team.

As a Civil Engineer At Arup, You Will

• Design and develop conceptual and construction designs for road, street, and cycleway projects, including geometric design and drainage design of highways and streets.
• Review and assure drawings, reports, calculations, bills of quantities (BOQs), and specifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality standards.
• Prepare bid documents for high-profile projects, managing competing priorities and maintaining output quality throughout.
• Co-ordinate across disciplines, working with multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants, managing interfaces effectively to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Build relationships with internal and external clients across the project lifecycle, acting as a trusted point of contact for your workstreams.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone who brings a combination of the following. If you don't meet every single point but believe you'd thrive in this role, we'd still love to hear from you.

• Education: A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification and demonstrated experience in transportation infrastructure design.
• Experience: 3+ years’ experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on the design and delivery of road, highway, or street projects across a range of scales, from early-stage concept through to construction.
• Technical proficiency: Working knowledge of MS Office and CAD applications including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, OpenRail, or OpenRoads.
• Communication: Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken), including the ability to produce clear, concise technical reports and correspondence.
• Delivery and co-ordination: You manage your workload methodically across concurrent tasks, maintain accuracy and quality under deadline pressure, and communicate clearly with clients, consultants, and project team members across disciplines.

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.
• Flexible working: Working from home up to 3 days a week after the probation period is completed.

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, respected, 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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.