Senior Structural Engineer

Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative structural engineering solutions across Arup's diverse portfolio of projects. Leveraging your technical expertise, you will provide professional structural engineering leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to coordination and successful project delivery.

You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop efficient, sustainable, and high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, demonstrate the ability to lead and mentor junior engineers, and actively contribute to project delivery, business development, and the continued growth of our Structural Engineering team.

Technical Leadership & Design

• Lead the structural design and analysis of building projects from concept through detailed design and construction stages.
• Develop innovative, practical, and efficient structural solutions for reinforced concrete, steel, composite, and other structural systems.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Undertake structural assessments, feasibility studies, peer reviews, and due diligence investigations.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Review and coordinate structural interfaces with architecture, geotechnical, façade, building services, fire, and other disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance during construction and respond to contractor queries, RFIs, shop drawings, and design changes. 
• PM applications and/or procedures and capturing lessons learnt from project delivery.

Project Delivery

• Manage assigned project packages and coordinate project activities to achieve programme, quality, and budget objectives.
• Support project managers in planning resources, monitoring progress, and managing risks.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and external consultants throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and project delivery procedures.
• Participate in site inspections, construction reviews, and commissioning support where required.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and graduates.
• Review technical work produced by junior team members.
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the team.
• Assist in developing structural engineering capabilities, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

Client & Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in proposal preparation, fee submissions, and business development activities.
• Support project pursuits and technical presentations.
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Represent the firm professionally in client meetings and industry events.

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?

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, KPE, or equivalent professional registration preferred.
• Approximately 8-12 years of experience in structural engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience in the structural design of complex building projects.
• Experience leading structural design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in high-rise, mixed-use, residential, commercial, or complex building developments is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and building systems.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, SAP2000, MIDAS, SAFE, RAM, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and coordination platforms such as Revit and Navisworks.
• Familiarity with local and international design standards, building regulations, and approval processes.
• Strong understanding of constructability, structural risk management, and sustainability considerations.

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.

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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