Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our mission is to make a difference and to shape a better, more sustainable world.  We aim to be the water consultant of choice – delivering outstanding service and adding value to our clients.

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The Opportunity

Across the West of the UK, we have a team of 150+ multi-disciplinary water engineers working closely together on a wide variety of flood and coastal risk management, waste and clean water infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets.  Our work is hugely rewarding, making a positive difference to people and the environment as well as pushing the boundaries of digital innovation. With secured frameworks, we have a strong forward pipeline of opportunities with clients who share our passion for shaping a better world such as Welsh Water. We are seeking a senior process engineer to help lead our municipal wastewater treatment schemes.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about water treatment, communities and the environment as this role will be supporting a range of projects including treatment upgrades for water quality improvements, supporting water company long term strategies and assessing new treatment technologies and approaches. 

You will be an active member of our growing process team in Cardiff working on a varied workload of wastewater schemes varying from root cause, feasibility and optioneering to detailed design.  As part of a multi-disciplinary design team you will collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical engineers and construction partners to deliver wastewater treatment schemes from option selection through to commissioning. The role is very client focused to bring the client along with the design process, informing them of key design decisions and communicating progress. This role also brings the potential of future leadership opportunities, building on our current business in the wastewater sector.

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?

We are keen to speak to people who have worked in engineering roles within the water sector and possess knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including innovative technologies and approaches, and the municipal UK wastewater treatment landscape.

The suitable candidate will hold a a  relevant degree and ideally Chartered Engineer status with familiarity with UK water industry regulations and compliance standards.

We are looking for the following skills and knowledge:

Experience of analysing flow and load data and flow and load determination and forecasting The ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary engineering team developing high quality process design deliverables, including detailed mass balance. Ability to analyse and forecast flows and loads. Competence in developing detailed process design deliverables, including mass balances and P&IDs. Experience participating in HazOP studies. Proficiency in optimising treatment processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kylie O’Hanlon - Kylie.OHanlon@arup.com

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 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/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 13-12-24