Joining Arup

Our Civil Engineering team is a group of 60 Engineers and Technicians who support private developers, public sector authorities and governments in achieving their aims in shaping our cities to enable, sustain and enhance society.

We provide vital contribution to the planning and design of strategic transport infrastructure within urban environments and linking cities.  At a city level we provide advice to authorities on the resilience of infrastructure systems to meet current and future needs. We define infrastructure strategies required to meet strategic development aspirations within the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework. Our early involvement, often at a masterplanning stage, enables us to inform emerging plans and designs at a conceptual stage, targeting the short, medium and long-term aspirations to ensure completeness and flexibility.

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The Opportunity

Arup is looking to recruit a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team in the London office.

Reporting to the Civil Engineering London team leader, you will be responsible for; Managing multidisciplinary engineering projects, planning resources and monitoring commercial performance; Leading the preparation and review of technical deliverables relevant to civil engineering including drawings, reports, specifications and presentations.

This role will also see you line managing a small group of technical staff (engineers and technicians) and supporting professional development.  Contributing to a culture of technical excellence and the development of technical skills within the wider team through planning and delivery of initiatives and training. 

You will also build and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships throughout the duration of projects and beyond, and contributing to client relationship management strategies

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?

A highly motivated individual, your skills and experience will include:

Strong technical background in one or more areas relevant to civil engineering (earthworks, highways, utilities, flood risk and drainage) as a core specialism, as well as a wider interest in a complementary aspect of infrastructure development (planning and project management, sustainability, carbon management, infrastructure resilience, etc). Excellent communication and presentation skills, and an ability to interact with clients and other members of the professional team with confidence Skills to manage a complex and varied workload often involving multiple concurrent projects A track record of successful project completion in UK and/or internationally An ability to motivate and lead others Focus on design excellence and a willingness to contribute to continuous quality improvement

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kylie O’Hanlon - kylie.ohanlon@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community:https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent  where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

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 Kylie O’Hanlon at kylie.ohanlon@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: 21-10-24