Structural Engineer

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Climate change Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

We have an opportunity for a Structural Engineer working towards Chartership who is looking for technically challenging work on cutting-edge projects to join our established multidisciplinary Property, Science and Industry team in Leeds.

We are a team of approximately 15 structural engineers and technicians within a team of 45 multidisciplinary engineers, and work closely with our colleagues in other PS&I teams in the North and beyond, and designers from across Arup. Our team are currently involved with local, national and international projects from concept design through to practical completion. Current and recent projects include heritage and refurbishment projects including York Guildhall and Leeds Playhouse;

rail and metro projects such as Huddersfield Station, Peterborough Station and the Leeds Existing Station Programme; commercial new build and retrofit developments such as York Central and One City Park; industrial projects such as Siemens Bogie Service Centre and a variety of unique projects.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

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.

• We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer with excellent design, technical, and software skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi professional design teams.
• Demonstrating a passion for structural engineering, a flair for structural engineering design, and a practical understanding of buildings.
• Supporting the Arup team in the structural engineering design of projects, taking responsibility for discrete packages of structural engineering work.
• Demonstrate anability to communicate through sketching, drawing, presentations and writing.
• Reviewing own and others’ work, providing constructive feedback to support quality and continuous improvement.
• Understanding priorities and meeting deadlines.
• You will be working towards chartered status with IStructE, ICE or equivalent and be committed to your own professional development, looking for challenging work to develop your engineering skill.

• Be degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering (or similar) and working toward Chartership status through IStructE, ICE or other relevant body or completed Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• Have a developingunderstanding of engineering principles, and the appropriate use of technical analysis and design software packages.
• Developing experience with Eurocode or equivalent
• Have an aptitude for working on your own initiative and being proactive.
• Take responsibility for parts of projects and support less experienced team members
• Good understanding of digital workflows.
• Interest in low- and zero-carbon design.

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