Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for more than 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our 350‑strong Mid‑West Energy, Water and Resources (EWR) group supports major clients across the UK, delivering civil engineering solutions across water and wastewater treatment, non‑infrastructure works, network upgrades and AMP8 programmes. As demand grows, we are strengthening our civil non‑infrastructure capabilities across the region.
We work with clients such as Welsh Water, Thames Water and Severn Trent Water, helping them plan, design and deliver projects that improve resilience and sustainability. With a focus on people, excellence, innovation and sustainable outcomes, you will play an important part in our ongoing development.
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The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to contribute to a wide range of multidisciplinary water sector projects. You will support the delivery of high‑quality civil engineering design, work collaboratively within project teams, and apply your technical knowledge across a variety of client portfolios.
This role provides the opportunity to take responsibility for your own design packages, contribute to design coordination, and work closely with engineers, technicians and specialists across the Energy, Water & Resources group. If you are interested in developing broader project coordination or project management skills, there is scope to become involved in programme support, client communication and aspects of commercial and risk discussions.
You will join a friendly, supportive team, with opportunities to deepen your technical expertise or progress into broader delivery responsibilities as your career evolves. Career development is taken seriously at Arup, and you will be encouraged to shape your path in a direction aligned with your strengths and interests.
Is this role right for you?
You will thrive in this role if you can demonstrate:
1. Experience delivering civil engineering design for water companies and/or contractor clients
2. Knowledge of non‑infrastructure projects such as treatment works, drainage, utilities, site civil design and access/earthworks
3. Strong organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
4. Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent), or working towards equivalent standing
Skills & Behaviours:
5. Ability to build positive, long‑term working relationships with clients and internal teams
6. Enjoy supporting and guiding junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to team development
7. Curiosity and a continuous‑improvement mindset, with a focus on delivering sustainable and value‑led outcomes
8. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to ethical, high‑quality practice
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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.