Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup’s civil engineering expertise helps us to find solutions for our clients in built and natural environments. Our team work on a diverse range of projects from city wide master-planning to infrastructure for water, energy, rail, highways, aviation and building projects.
The Opportunity:
Arup’s Civil Engineering team is looking to recruit a Civil Engineer to enhance our growing team of bright professionals in our Cardiff Office. Our current projects are varied, exciting and often high profile, including prestigious buildings, zero carbon schools and hospitals, data centres, large transportation schemes, state of the art rail and bus infrastructure and sustainable infrastructure for large residential projects.
We work across all phases of projects from advisory, concept, through to detailed design and construction supervision. We deliver projects for a whole host of clients and organisations including government agencies (both national and local), local authorities, private developers, contractors, and utility companies. We collaborate and support others on projects across the UK and overseas as part of an unrivalled and diverse community of local and global experts.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for candidates with experience in civil engineering design involving earthworks, streets, active travel, public realm, drainage, utilities and flooding. We have a very vibrant infrastructure team and are looking for someone who has the same passion and enthusiasm about engineering and the whole environment to come and join us.
There will be many opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and are looking for candidates with cross discipline exposure and those that would be happy to work alongside our diverse, collaborative and engaging colleagues in other disciplines.
Every person is supported and mentored in their career path and encouraged to work towards being the best that they can be. Every year we invest in our people. To make them better at what they do, to allow them to pursue new ideas, and to develop a forward-thinking team. We want you to be a part of that bright future.
We're looking for an individual with curiosity, personal drive and technical knowhow.
Design of civil engineering elements across a wide variety of exciting projects
We look for a collaborative and creative approach to finding solutions.
The ideal candidate will work with others in the team for defined parts of design projects and individual projects, with the ability to check the quality and accuracy of their own work.
Presenting design options and solutions is an integral part of the function as well as working with clients, customers and colleagues to generate mutual agreeable outcomes.
Use of a relevant CAD package (AutoCAD, Civils 3D or MicroStation CAD packages or similar) for design.
Interest in BIM, Digital automation and/or conducting design in a 3D or digital environments as well as Digital Design processes
Knowledge of civil engineering design software packages (MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civils 3d)
Qualifications:
Suitable Civil Engineering Degree in line with a technical specialism
Master’s degree, in a relevant field, would be preferred
Demonstrable experience within the field of civil engineering.
***Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.***
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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.
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 [email protected] 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
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Closing Date: 26.07.2026
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
