Senior Structural Engineer

Joining Arup

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 The Opportunity

Bristol Structures is a thriving team within Arup's Property, Science & Industry (PSI) portfolio. Our well-established Structural team of ~40 people is based in our centrally located office, along with ~475 colleagues of other disciplines. Our friendly team are busy delivering a diverse range of projects for key local and national clients. Current projects include highly sustainable hospital buildings, national infrastructure and sensitive refurbishments of heritage cultural assets. We have an opportunity for a motivated Structural Engineer who is seeking technically challenging work on cutting-edge projects to join our established team in Bristol. You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment and have the opportunity contribute to projects in every sector of the built environment - locally, nationally, and internationally. 

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

The role will see you: 

Combining engineering knowledge and digital skills to produce efficient designs

Coordinating with clients, architects, MEP engineers and other technical specialists

Collaborating with other members of the structural team to produce drawings, specifications and other deliverables to a high quality, on time and to budget.

Working with the project manager to plan and deliver the work.

Working with Revit technicians to develop 3D models and drawings.

Supervising and aiding the development of apprentices and graduates

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for candidates who:

Have a BEng or MEng degree (MEng preferred) or equivalent, in a relevant structural/civil engineering discipline

Are looking to soon become or are recently chartered through the ICE or IStructE

Have detailed experience in structural Eurocode design of concrete and/or steel framed buildings.  Some experience of timber and masonry design would also be useful.

Have experience and/or a desire to learn about structural refurbishment / repurposing of existing buildings.

Demonstrate an ability to communicate through sketching, drawing, presentations and report writing

Are committed to sustainable development. Experience of undertaking embodied carbon assessment would be useful.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact rebecca.davies@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

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 rebecca.davies@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/recruitment-process/

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