Rail Civil Engineer
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The Opportunity
This role is for a Rail Civils Design Engineer working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a diverse range of rail projects within our growing Rail business. You’ll contribute to preliminary and detailed engineering designs, technical studies and reports, option development, calculations, and cross‑discipline coordination—helping to deliver high‑quality, timely civil engineering solutions for railway projects.
You’ll join our Bristol Rail Civils team, a small and agile group within a wider Bristol Rail community of around 30 engineers, designers, technicians and project specialists. Working closely with colleagues across the UK, including our larger Birmingham Rail team, you’ll be part of a collaborative network with deep experience in rail design, construction and delivery across both UK and international projects.
This role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. You’ll strengthen your civil engineering and design management skills, work in a stimulating project environment, and help enhance Arup’s broader rail capability.
Is this role for you:
In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of conceptual and detailed railway designs across all stages of single- and multidisciplinary projects. You’ll help identify and mitigate design risks, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure clear communication throughout the design process. You’ll also support the Rail Civils CRE in technical forums, including IDCs, design reviews and interface meetings, and you may take on client-facing responsibilities with support from senior team members.
You’ll work with Bentley software and Common Data Environments, producing designs that meet relevant legislation, standards and industry guidance. We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, teamwork and strong attention to detail, and who can manage their own workload as well as support others on smaller work packages with limited supervision. You’ll play an active role in sharing knowledge with junior colleagues and may act as a buddy for new starters.
You’ll be joining a team delivering a varied portfolio of multidisciplinary rail projects, including major depot schemes, SESRO and the Bakerloo Line Extension.
Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent.
Any other post graduate achievements (Diploma, PhD, etc.) would be an advantage.
Requirements:
Hands-on experience of the Production of detailed track designs and calculations.
Experience in the UK rail industry is essential (and to a lesser degree overseas).
Underpinning knowledge of civil engineering design principles, standards, components, and fabrication methods.
Appreciation of railway systems, and the key interactions between other railway assets, and with railway operating practices.
Experience in the use of Common Data Environments (ProjectWise Explorer) and the adoption of BIM data management processes.
Able to work under nominal supervision and supervise more junior staff.
Experience in the application of CDM and CSM or equivalent on railway projects.
This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
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
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Closing Date: 08.03.2026
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
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