Civil Engineering Technician – Bridges & Structures

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 delivers resilient, safe and innovative infrastructure across a wide range of environments. Working closely with engineers, technicians and specialists, we support projects across heavy civil infrastructure, rail, roads and streets, partnering with both public and private sector clients across the region.
From long‑term resilience programmes to major upgrades and renewals, our teams collaborate across disciplines to develop practical, buildable solutions that improve infrastructure and communities.

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We are seeking a Bridge / Civil Structures Engineering Technician to join our growing team across the North West & Yorkshire.
In this role, you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, helping to strengthen and develop our reinforced concrete (RC) detailing capability in the region. You’ll be involved in major programmes such as the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme, rail route upgrades and renewals, and a wide range of road and street schemes.

You will play a hands‑on role in producing RC detailing, 2D drawings and 3D models across all stages of project delivery — from early concept design through to detailed construction. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will support BIM coordination, contribute to high‑quality deliverables and help ensure outputs meet client and project requirements.
Alongside technical delivery, you will support the development of others, contribute to continuous improvement through Arup’s skills networks, and benefit from ongoing training, guidance and feedback to support your professional growth.

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.

We are looking for people who:

• Have a sound technical base in civil engineering, ideally with exposure to bridges and civil structures

Have experience in producing and checking RC reinforcement drawings, 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.

Have an understanding of BIM processes, including coordination across disciplines and information management tools such as Project Wise

• Can manage their own workload effectively, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Thrive in collaborative environments and are confident supporting and developing more junior technicians

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.

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.

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