Senior Civil Engineer – Water

Overview

In this role you contribute to Arup’s Water team, focusing on complex hydraulic design and assessment to support global water infrastructure projects. You will lead technical delivery, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality solutions for clients. The position offers opportunities to work on significant projects and develop a specialist service in Manchester, aligning with Arup’s mission to improve water-related outcomes. You will apply engineering judgment and digital tools to address meaningful water challenges.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects involving complex hydraulic design and assessment, including surge analysis and pipeline design
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery and mentoring junior engineers
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with colleagues from other areas of the business
• Engage directly with clients and other professionals, contributing to internal and external project meetings
• Use specialist technical analysis and design software
• Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, drawings, calculations and specifications
• Support junior colleagues’ career development while continuing to develop your own technical and professional skills

Key requirements

• Relevant degree and experience in designing and delivering water sector projects
• Professional qualification or membership with ICE or another recognised industry body
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment design and delivery
• Strong communication, teamwork and presentation skills, with the ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Motivated to learn, develop and take on new challenges

• Strong communication
• Teamwork
• Presentation skills
• Surge/transient analysis
• Pipeline design
• Design and delivery of water sector projects

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