Rail Civil Engineer

Overview

As Rail Civils Engineer at Arup, you contribute to the design and delivery of safe, practical civil solutions for complex railway projects. You’ll work in the North Rail design team, coordinating with multi-disciplinary colleagues to integrate outputs across the project lifecycle. You interpret client requirements, perform option assessments, calculations and produce layouts and reports that shape real-world rail outcomes. This role offers growth in civil rails design, design management and knowledge sharing in a collaborative, innovative culture with a meaningful impact on communities.

Pay / Benefits

• Profit share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits
• Learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Produce and check rail civils feasibility, scheme and detailed designs (reports, layouts, drawings, calculations)
• Interpret client requirements and assess design options
• Conduct technical analysis and calculations; develop engineering layouts and project documentation
• Coordinate designs across rail disciplines to ensure integrated outcomes
• Share knowledge and contribute to the development of colleagues
• Apply engineering judgement to projects in line with standards
• Engage with client-facing tasks and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (preferred)
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation and ProjectWise
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards, RSSB standards, CDM and CSM requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, client-facing environment

• Collaborative mindset
• Clear technical communication
• Relationship building
• Bentley MicroStation
• ProjectWise
• civil design calculations

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