Senior Civil Engineer; Water

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.

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 Arup 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 for a 6‑month contract based in Cardiff.

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.

• 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 mutually agreeable outcomes.
• Use of a relevant CAD package (AutoCAD, Civils 3D or Micro Station 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.

• 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.

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 its 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.

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