Civil Engineer - Water

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
This role is to deliver civil engineering design services for water/wastewater infrastructure within Arup’s water team. In the first instance, this position will help deliver these services across a range of interesting and engaging projects being delivered for Sydney Water. Our projects currently cover most phases of the project lifecycle (e.g. planning, design development and detailed design). Outside of Sydney Water, there will also be the opportunity to be involved in projects across Australia with large water teams also based in Queensland and Victoria and a growing presence in Western Australia. For many of our design projects, we collaborate with partners, specialists and contractors, therefore this role will need to work as part of a partnership environment, working directly and collaborating with our partners and clients directly.

The Opportunity 

• Responsible for the performance and development of others through providing guidance, training, direction and feedback.
• Project manage small to medium sized projects, delegating and managing tasks of junior team members.
  Facilitate collaboration effectively among diverse project teams and disciplines, establishing robust communication channels and workflows.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure alignment with project objectives and actively address conflicts and challenges arising from multidisciplinary interactions. Monitor project progress and interdependencies with attention to detail, providing technical guidance and promoting knowledge sharing among teams.
• Be involved in the provision of design management for projects, showcasing expertise in design coordination. Collaborate closely with design teams to define comprehensive project goals and objectives.
• Develop detailed design management plans, advanced schedules, and budgets. Take ownership of monitoring design progress and conducting comprehensive quality assurance. Ensure strict alignment of design with project vision and client requirements. Manage design coordination and communication among project stakeholders at an advanced level. Implement innovative design strategies for fostering creativity and excellence.

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? 

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering or similar area;
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies and working toward chartership (if not yet secured);
• Relevant civil engineering experience delivering concept and detailed designs across the water sector within a consulting business environment; 
• Achieve at least C1 and preferably some C2 competency status within Sydney Water’s Competency Requirements  
• Ability to tackle challenges strategically, identifying root causes and exploring innovative solutions with a critical mindset.
• Ability to build positive relationships by understanding needs and delivering value-added solutions, acting as a trusted partner.
• Ability to take ownership of development, demonstrating self-awareness and professionalism while striving for improvement.
• Demonstratable commitment to uphold ethics and honesty in all interactions, earning trust through transparent actions and maintaining the highest integrity.
• Experience with internal and external stakeholder management.

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.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans  
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

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.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. 

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