Bridge and Civil Structure Senior Engineer

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The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a dynamic individual to grow within, and further strengthen the successful bridges and civil structures team. We have an exciting portfolio of varied and challenging work. We place an emphasis on delivery of quality design and consultancy services to our clients to add value to the projects we undertake.

The role

Bridges and civil structures design across a range of project types and scales, including rail, highway and pedestrian bridges; underground and overground rail stations; deep retaining structures and renewable energy infrastructure.

• All stages of projects from feasibility studies, scheme and detailed designs, construction phase technical support and advising on the long-term management of structures.
• Project Manager responsible for the design delivery within a multi-disciplinary environment, Client facing role, responsible for reporting the technical and financial performance of projects.
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams in the production of drawings, reports, risk registers and specifications.
• Supporting bids on multi-disciplinary projects including the preparation of tender quality submissions, reviewing contractual documents and preparing financial submissions.
• Contributing to the development and application of best practice within the group and supporting the Global Skills Network initiatives.
• Assistance in the achievement of the business objectives.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff, acting as a Delegated Engineer and Supervising Civil Engineer to our graduates.

Requirements and skills

• Degree qualified with chartered professional status preferred 
• Strong technical skills in bridge design and assessment
• Strong technical skills in rail civil structures, including overground and underground station design
• Strong technical skills in the design of deep retaining and buried structures
• Strong digital skills and knowledge of sustainability best practice
• Strong communication skills
• Proven commercial and contractual roles on projects
• A team player
• Be able to design and deliver civil structural engineering solutions on complex projects
• Experience of leading teams on multi-disciplinary projects
• Able to develop successful client relationships
• An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent planning and organisation skills

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Drina Zupanovic at Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. 

 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.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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 contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com to 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.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing Date: 13.03.2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.