Senior Engineer - Aviation

Joining Arup 

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. Arup has been involved in aviation development for more than 50 years, working on a wide range of assignments at over 100 airports worldwide. Through strong internal networks we benchmark and share the learning from our aviation and other sector experience to deliver better solutions for our clients.

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The Opportunity

Working within the Midlands Transport Roads Civils and Aviation team, you will be involved in the production and delivery of airfield infrastructure design, modelling, drawings and reports and the supervision of more junior members of the team. 

You will hold a professional qualification in civil engineering with over 5 years of airfield infrastructure Civils 3D modelling experience, delivery of aviation projects, and design liaison with internal and external clients. You will have extensive knowledge of 3D modelling (Civil 3D) and experience of designs to airfield design standards such as EASA, ICAO, CAP168. 

The candidate will need to be able to work on their own initiative under minimal supervision, be a strong team player with good people skills, highly motivated, have great attention to detail and understand the importance of getting things right first time.

Is this role for you?

• Excellent Modelling (Civil 3D) skills,
• Attention to detail in managing spatial information, models, including file and project set up, implementation and developing drawings compliant with CAD standards
• Design spatial coordination of airfield infrastructure projects
• Effective design liaison with internal and external clients
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines is essential
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills

Requirements

• Experience of developing Alignments, corridors and 3D surface models. Experience in setting up bespoke subassemblies
• Enthusiasm and ability to improve processes including increasing automation, utilizing scripting and FME to improve process speed and accuracy
• A good understanding of constraints associated with working on a live airfield.
• Ability to relate and work well with people at all levels within the teams and within the wider office, as well as externally with clients and contractors
• Need to be highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges
• Able to work in a multi project, multidisciplinary, multicultural environment

Qualifications: 

• Civil Engineering based degree
• ICE EngTech, Incorporated or Chartered.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact 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

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/arup-careers-uk-application-process

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Closing Date: 20.07.2025