Senior Civil Engineer - Water Engineering

Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup has a proven track record in the UK water industry, delivering exciting projects for major water companies, the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales. Following our recent successes in securing AMP8 framework roles with and other standalone projects, we are actively seeking to grow our senior technical leadership team to support delivery for our clients and partners. This includes AMP8 frameworks with United Utilities, Severn Trent Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Thames Water. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing team, with opportunities available in Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield or Manchester.This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered or near-Chartered Civil Engineer with strong experience in water, river and general civil engineering who is looking to take the next step in their career. You will play a key role in leading and delivering a varied portfolio of projects for water companies, contractors, local authorities and developers, across the UK and overseas. Our projects are predominantly river and water focused but also span a wider range of civil engineering sectors. You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through design, construction, commissioning and handover, giving you the opportunity to take real ownership of projects, develop client relationships and influence project outcomes. As a senior member of the team, you will also contribute to team leadership, mentor junior engineers and help drive improvements in how we deliver our projects, including the use of digital tools and new ways of working. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver complex water, river and civil engineering projects. Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and risks from feasibility through to completion. Lead multidisciplinary teams and supervise, develop and mentor engineers. Provide technical leadership, including design review and quality assurance. Build strong working relationships with Clients, Contractors and stakeholders. Develop and evaluate engineering options, delivering practical and sustainable solutions. Drive digital improvements and more efficient ways of working. Support tenders, proposals and business development. Contribute to the wider leadership and growth of the engineering team. Is this role right for you? We are looking for someone with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex engineering schemes, combined with strong project management, technical and interpersonal skills. You Will Ideally Have Chartered or near-Chartered status. Strong experience delivering water and river engineering projects. Proven project management and team leadership experience. Excellent client and contractor liaison skills. Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and developing junior engineers. Strong technical judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach. An interest in digital innovation and improving project delivery. Experience in contract administration and undertaking Principal Designer duties under the CDM Regulations would be advantageous. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. 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 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 To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/arup-careers-uk-application-process All applications will be considered, and we will make every effort to respond within 72 hours of receipt. 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