Civil Designer

Joining Arup

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Independent in ownership and spirit, we combine innovative digital solutions and processes with our domain expertise across the built environment to make a positive difference to the world.

Digital Transformation is at the heart of Arup’s strategy, combining digital and data-related capabilities with traditional engineering, design and consultancy strengths. We use this to solve our clients most complex challenges and help them respond effectively to the rapidly evolving digital world.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Civil Designer to be a member of multi-disciplinary project team to deliver high quality civil engineering services designs. Supervising junior engineers and BIM technicians. Manage timely delivery of designs to agreed time and cost constraints. Take a prominent role in respect of the civil/structural elements of such projects in the Inception, Feasibility Studies, detailed Engineering, detail Project Report, tender Preparation of Works, hydraulic Modelling, condition reports, proposals, etc. Lead and participate in Project Co-ordination and Planning, Project Management, Business Development, Pre and Post Tendering Works. Working with a high degree of autonomy, reporting to the Project Manager or Team Leader in respect of project deliverables and performance, under the technical management / supervision of the Technical Lead/Director. Mentor graduate engineers, direct and manage technicians. Liaise with other design discipline within or outside Arup. Demonstrate good management, communication and technical skills and be capable of working both within the team and independently, as dictated by workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of innovative designs and presentation of initial concepts in sketch form with study of input data from gathered information and laying out of civil engineering scheme.
• Preparation of drawings & schedules using Indian and International codes (wherever required). And working closely with technicians to produce drawings.
• Preparation of Design Basis Report, Hydraulic Models by using SewerCAD, StormCAD, CivilStorm/ SewerGEMS, WaterCAD, WaterGEMS or similar tools.
• Through understanding of NBC and other statutory requirements for utilities in a project.
• Preparation & Review of Cost Estimates / BoQs, Preparation & Review of Technical Specifications.
• Internal Support till submission of Bid from various partners in multi-disciplinary project team and collect information from all available sources to prepare accurate and complete designs and drawings.
• Keeping senior staff informed of important and relevant design decisions to make sure that the objectives of the company and the client are achieved. Representing Arup at meetings with the client, other professionals, and suppliers. And Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Site checking and inspection as per the design drawings and calculation. Respond to site queries / RFI by the site team / contractor. Periodic site-visits during construction for inspection/monitoring.
• Relocate to Project Site (primarily within India) on short-term assignments to perform as Resident Design Engineer to ensure Arup Design is getting executed as per the design intent.
• Deal with the day to day queries from the Client / Site Team, ensuring that relevant information is available on time for construction activity. Collaborate with clients, other professionals, and local authorities.
• Prepare feasibility study reports to meet brief requirements in the agreed format and review with the Team Leader. Embed sustainability/net zero carbon in all project work.
• Work with Arup team to assemble a design specification compliant with the employers’ requirements, agree its format and content, and monitor and review its preparation ensuring delivery by the due date.
• Carry out detailed design to Regulations standard ensuring safety, sustainability, and quality; and technical review and sign off by the Team Leader / Technical Leader, including complex calculations and co-ordination issues.
• Provide documentary information to assist in the preparation of tender documents, ensuring that information for tender preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the Team informed regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions.
• Follow in full the document control and QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring drawings, specifications, reports and correspondence are issued, and filed in an appropriate manner, coach junior staff in their usage.
• Develop positive professional relationship with the entire Team, communicating openly about project progress. Participate in team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams in Arup. Coordinate designs with other specialists and professionals.
• Manage delegated tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and flag resourcing concerns to team leader.

Is this role right for you?

We are seeking a candidate who has:

• A proven experience in delivering high quality civil engineering solutions with significant experience in a similar role or demonstration of a good track record; with sound knowledge of Indian Standards. Experience of masterplan engineering, the formulation of options and holistic analysis to provide recommended solutions to clients.
• A relevant degree and be heading for professionally qualification (with ICE or IStructE, UK as an added advantage) (Graduate in Civil Engineering - preferably with Post-Graduate in Environment/Infrastructure Engineering and with minimum 5 years of relevant experience).
• Experience in working in a civil engineering design environment using CAD (Civil 3D or Bentley SewerCAD, StormCAD, CivilStorm, SewerGEMS, WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, Navisworks or similar) and other digital tools; design and technical consultation in areas such as roads and earthworks, pavements, stormwater including WSUD, flood risk management and utilities. Familiar with Document management systems like SharePoint, Bentley ProjectWise and BIM360
• Knowledge of computational programming in Excel, VBA will be preferred with basic knowledge of Rhino and GH. Strong desire to develop new designs / technology and able to demonstrate strong design ability and engineering skills and knowledge.
• A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point is essential.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. (Both written and verbal); must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.
• Site inspection knowledge and experience will be an added advantage.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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