Graduate Structural Engineer

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.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants, and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world. As one of the world's leading building design consultancies, we offer clients the innovation and technical know-how to continually deliver their projects on schedule and on budget, without compromise.

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The Opportunity

You will be part of our Structural team to work closely with our senior engineers on an expanding portfolio of 
projects across a variety of sectors.
You will apply your knowledge and experience in Structural engineering across a variety of multi-disciplinary 
projects to shape our projects and continue to bring innovation in our work for successful design outcomes.
You will play a hands-on role in all stages of our projects from feasibility through to completion on diverse 
assignments, across a number of sectors, including your involvement in the production of design information, 
undertaking of surveys and site stage investigations of minor structural projects.
You will be required to work closely with other technical disciplines (both internal and external to Arup) to 
deliver high quality services for successful design outcomes while integrating sustainable principles into 
projects.
You will play a part in the ever-increasing digital transformation of our business, seeking new ways to increase 
our efficiency through automation and to offer new services to our clients through our integrated digital 
approach to design.
You will be expected to be conversant with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM modelling by using our self-learning 
tools on SharePoint and/or support from the team.
 

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for someone with the following:

•  Interpreting client’s requirements in order to produce sustainable, efficient and cost-effective designs as 
  part of an overall Structural Engineering Solution.

• You will work under limited supervision with full autonomy within a defined area of responsibility, while 
  taking a leading role in tasks and activities. This may include being responsible for specific parts of an 
  external design project. This includes all aspects of a project from scheme stage to the final details. 
  Engineering designs will include reports, letters, calculations, drawings and specifications. You shall be 
  expected to organise and plan your time so that agreed deadlines are met.

• All documentation produced is to be checked for errors and omissions by yourself, prior to going through 
  Arup’s internal review and checking process where appropriate. Engineering designs will include reports, 
  letters, calculations, drawings and specifications. You shall be expected to organise and plan your time so 
  that agreed deadlines are met.

• You will be expected to collaborate with other construction professionals and specialist designers as and 
  when required in order to integrate the structural engineering deliverables into an overall coordinated BIM 
  model.

• You may be required as workload dictate to delegate work to the CAD/BIM technician(s) who will act as 
  support and you will be responsible to provide the relevant information, in sufficient detail and relative to 
  project program to the CAD/BIM technician allowing for the production of drawings in a timely manner. 

• Collaborating with other discipline engineers for successful design outcomes on projects within budget and 
  programme expectations. 

• Carry out site inspections as and when required, attend site meetings and communicating with clients to 
  establish their needs. The review of the works on site forms a critical element in your duties, the aim is to 
  ensure that the contractor is executing the works in accordance with the design, drawings and good 
  construction practice. Including the co-ordination of engineering design with external parties such as 
  project managers, quantity surveyors and contractors.

• Support other engineers across multiple projects as and when required and contributing to business 
  development activities, including contributing to bids preparation as and when required.

• You may be placed on site at stages during your employment including overseas projects.

• We expect you to act independently to investigate solutions, you will explore options, work closely with 
  your team leader and/or project managers to develop and communicate design solutions.

• More generally, as part of our team, we would be looking for you to interact with the team beyond projects, 
  attend our infrastructure and larger group meetings, fostering good communication and sharing of ideas 
  and knowledge with your team members.

• Awareness, observation and comply with office procedures and standards, and legislative requirements 
  governing workplace behaviour including Arup Values and the Arup Behaviour Charter and standard (e.g.,
  health, safety and wellbeing, sexual harassment, bullying, discriminating behaviour, etc).

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Carien Ferreira at carien.ferreira@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

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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 Carien Ferreira at carien.ferreira@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

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