Senior Civil Engineer

Arup

  • Southampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Joining ArupArup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup’s civil engineering expertise helps us to find solutions for our clients in built and natural environments. Our team work on a diverse range of projects from city wide master-planning to infrastructure for water, energy, rail, highways, aviation and building projects,Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!The OpportunityWe are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our established and growing civil engineering sub-team in the South Coast of England. Our team is currently located in Winchester but will move to a new Arup office in Southampton during Autumn 2025.Our Winchester/Southampton civil engineering and water team forms part of Arup’s Energy, Water and Resources (EWR) group which operates across our London and south-east offices. Across this region, our EWR group consists of approximately 130 engineers and technicians, delivering work in a variety of markets such as Transport, Energy, Water, Industry, Science and Property.
  • Candidates should have excellent communication, technical and leadership skills and enjoy working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams, taking responsibility for projects from inception to completion, striving for excellence in delivery.
  • Reporting to the Winchester Civil Engineering sub-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.
  • Line managing a small number of technical staff (engineers and technicians) including appraisals and performance development.
  • Embracing our Culture, Equity and Inclusion strategy and vision, both through your own behaviour and influencing others.
  • 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.
  • Contributing to our ambitious growth plans on the South Coast through involvement in business development, work winning and client relationship management.
RequirementsA highly motivated individual, you will have achieved Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status of a relevant professional institution (such as ICE or equivalent). Your qualification, skills and experience will include:
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
  • Strong technical background in one or more areas relevant to civil engineering (earthworks, roads and streets, public realm, 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.
  • An ability to manage a complex and varied workload often involving multiple concurrent project.
  • A track record of successful project completion in UK and/or internationally.
  • An ability to motivate and lead others.
  • An ability to 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 Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.What we offer youAt 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 valuesArup 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 atWe are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard @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 ProcessTo understand what to expect next, please visitStay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

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