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.
The North East Transport team is expanding, with opportunities across sustainable transport, active travel and major road schemes. The discipline supports the region’s ambition for greener, more inclusive mobility, delivering work ranging from National Highways projects to urban improvements, public realm enhancements and local transport initiatives.
Based across Newcastle and Stockton, the team brings together engineers, designers and project specialists with strong experience in alignment design, pavement design, drainage, contract documentation and BIM coordination. The group delivers transport projects end‑to‑end and provides a supportive environment focused on technical excellence, collaboration and long‑term career development.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Highway Engineer at Arup, you’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of transport and highway projects. You’ll work across design, coordination and project management — leading the development of drawings, reports, calculations, BOQs and specifications, and ensuring work meets technical and contractual standards. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, support bid preparation and contribute to high‑profile schemes across the region.
This role offers the chance to shape successful highways projects from feasibility through to detailed design and statutory processes. You’ll help maintain strong client relationships, work to tight deadlines and support the delivery of projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality. Experience with NEC contract preparation or project management is beneficial, and you’ll have opportunities to expand your skills in both areas.
This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Bring
* A relevant HND, degree or master’s qualification.
* Experience using industry‑standard software (e.g., Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTrack, PDS Line, MicroDrainage).
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues, write clear reports and manage client relationships.
* Professional qualification or progress toward one with a relevant institution.
* Enthusiasm for transport and highways design, with an understanding of project delivery across the full lifecycle.
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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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