Arup
Associate Civil Engineer – Energy, Water & Resources
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Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We work with clients to plan, build, integrate and maintain a wide variety of civil infrastructure, from bridges to reservoirs, from metro tunnels to off-shore wind farms. Our technical teams address every aspect of civil engineering design, working in close collaboration with the full breadth of Arup’s other design and engineering disciplines.
The Opportunity
Scotland's infrastructure is undergoing significant transformation to support decarbonisation, energy security, economic growth and community resilience. We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer at Associate / Principal Engineer grade to join our Glasgow based Energy Water & Resources team to support our project delivery.
Our current portfolio covers a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects in the Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Maritime and Defence sectors. Typical examples include; pumped storage hydro developments, HV transmission infrastructure, major wastewater utility renewals and ports and harbour regeneration projects.
Arup has had an office in Glasgow for close to 60 years now and you will be joining a well-established and growing team. You will have the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers, project managers and specialists from across the UK and beyond, contributing to projects that span a broad range of sectors and disciplines.
You will have the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from initial concept stage and feasibility studies through to detailed design, project delivery and construction support.
You will take ownership of project delivery activities, help shape technical solutions, and contribute to the development of both our clients' projects and the wider team. As our Glasgow team continues to grow, you will have genuine opportunities to influence project delivery, support business development activities and help shape the future direction of our civil engineering capability.
Is this role right for you?
We're Looking For An Associate- Civil Engineer With Curiosity, Personal Drive And Technical Knowhow. You Will Be As Inspired As We Are By The Problems We Are Solving And Excited To Be Part Of The Team Delivering The Solutions. You Will Lead Projects, Work Closely With Our Clients, And Lead, Support And Develop a Team Of Junior Engineers
- Leading delivery of project work across all stages of the project lifecycle, from early feasibility and concept design stages through to detailed design and construction support
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and efficient delivery of project solutions.
- Managing the technical delivery of projects, maintaining high standards of quality, safety and engineering excellence.
- Leading project management activities, including programme planning, resource management and delivery coordination.
- Contributing to project commercial performance by monitoring progress, programme and budget requirements.
- Collaborating effectively with clients, stakeholders and colleagues to understand and respond to project needs.
- Supporting the planning and allocation of team resources and managing deliverables across multiple disciplines.
- Mentoring and developing less experienced engineers through technical guidance, coaching and day-to-day collaboration.
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What We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate a combination of the following skills:
- BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status; MICE, MIStructE or equivalent.
- Experience in the delivery of major civil engineering infrastructure projects.
- Experience in sectors such as Nuclear, Maritime, Renewable Energy, Power Transmission, Water, Transport or Defence infrastructure.
- Experience working with clients, contractors, regulators, consenting authorities and other stakeholders.
- Willing to work on projects in the Nuclear & Defence sectors.
- Willing to be subject to security clearance checks by the Home Office.
- UK national & passport holder, since birth, and not a dual-national.
- Project Management / Design Management experience delivering multidisciplinary projects or significant work packages on larger projects.
- Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to programme requirements.
- Experience applying Eurocodes and relevant industry standards.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings and related documents.
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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.
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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 maria.mindrut@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
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