Job description - summary
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.
Job description - the role
AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer – Design Coordinator for a 24 month contract can be based in London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds (hybrid)
Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience
Purpose of the role:
You will be responsible for leading the development/integration of enabling works design (including haul roads & compounds and associated earthworks, drainage and fencing) and structures design (tower foundations, bridges and culverts) into a design work package. This role will require interface with the wider AAJV design team (who are developing standard designs), and Lot 2 Partners.
What you’ll do:
- Act as a primary technical design work package interface with National Grid, WSP and Lot 2 Partners; building trust and confidence in AAJV’s delivery capability.
- Lead on agreeing approaches to implementation of route wide design and assurance requirements at a design work package level.
- Working closely with the AAJV GWNC Enabling Works Lead, Bridges and Culverts Lead and OHL Foundations Lead (and wider design teams) to facilitate route wide designs to be included in a design work package. Developing standard designs, as required, to meet package/location requirements.
- Collaborating with the AAJV GWNC GI Leads to translate the design into a structured design work package.
- Oversee coordination within a design work package (environment, consent, flood modelling etc.) to ensure a fully integrated technical solution.
- Oversee design changes within a design work package to the baseline DF3 design (including through the DCO examination process), incorporating changes into the design and challenging changes where appropriate.
- Ensure design solutions meet the requirements set out in the DCO, influencing the development of the DCO documents to maintain design flexibility.
- Working closely with the Package Design Manager (and Deputy) to ensure technical deliverables meet programme milestones, quality standards, partner requirements and client expectations.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and client governance processes.
The skills you’ll need:
About the client
About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Job Reference: ARB01311
