Senior Track 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.

As a Senior Track Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects across New Zealand, providing technical leadership in track engineering from concept through to construction. Working with local and global multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver innovative, high-quality rail solutions while mentoring engineers and ensuring technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle. You will also play a key role in growing Arup's rail business by developing client relationships, leading proposals, and securing new project opportunities.

The Opportunity

• Lead geometric and structural track design for major brownfield and greenfield rail infrastructure projects, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality engineering outcomes. 
• Manage project delivery by overseeing schedules, budgets, resources and team performance while maintaining compliance with quality and project standards. 
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, mentoring junior engineers and supporting the development of technical capability within the team. 
• Represent Arup in client meetings and stakeholder engagements, communicating technical solutions and resolving complex engineering challenges. 
• Drive business development by preparing project scopes, proposals and tender submissions while building strong client relationships and supporting the growth of Arup's rail portfolio.

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?

• A Bachelor of Engineering recognised under the Washington Accord, CPEng registration, and more than 10 years of experience delivering rail infrastructure projects. 
• Extensive expertise in track alignment design and 3D modelling using Bentley Power Rail Track, OpenRail Designer and MicroStation. 
• Strong knowledge of rail systems, track design principles and interface management across civil, systems and construction disciplines. 
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to influence multidisciplinary teams and build trusted client relationships. 
• A proactive, commercially focused approach with a passion for delivering innovative, high-quality engineering solutions and contributing to the growth of the rail business.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Jodie.Elliott@arup.com.

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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