Bridge​/Civil Structures Senior Technician

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our Bridge and Civil Structures team works across the North West and Yorkshire as part of a wider infrastructure community, delivering technical excellence across a diverse range of projects. We collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across transport, water and energy infrastructure.

Our work spans major programmes such as the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme, rail route upgrades and renewals, and a growing portfolio of roads and streets projects. As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, contributing to high‑quality outcomes while developing your skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are seeking a Senior Technician – Bridge & Civil Structures to join our growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects while helping to develop and strengthen our reinforced concrete (RC) detailing capability within the region. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality technical outputs, including RC detailing, 2D drawings and 3D models, across all stages of a project – from concept design through to construction.

Working in multidisciplinary teams, you will support the delivery of complex and high‑impact schemes across water, rail, highways and urban infrastructure.

We are looking for people who:

• Have strong experience in civil engineering and structural detailing, particularly reinforced concrete
• Are proficient in AutoCAD and/or Micro Station, with experience in RC detailing packages
• Are confident working within BIM environments and using information management tools such as Project Wise
• Enjoy working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and contributing to high‑quality project delivery
• Are motivated to support and develop others, sharing knowledge and improving team capability

• 3D modelling using Tekla, Revit or Micro Station
• Understanding of bridge and civil structures design
• Experience with parametric modelling, automation or digital tools
• Working towards or holding professional accreditation (e.g. ICE Technician member)

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Drina Zupanovic at D – please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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 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.

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.