Civil Engineer – Civil Infrastructure Design

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

We work with clients to plan, build, integrate and maintain a wide variety of civil infrastructure, from electricity grid upgrades to new nuclear power generation, from development of large industrial sites to catchment scale sustainable drainage system (SuDS) delivery. Our technical teams address every aspect of civil engineering design, working in close collaboration with the full breadth of Arup’s other design and engineering disciplines.

The Opportunity We are looking for early to mid-career Civil Engineer with curiosity, personal drive and technical knowhow to join the growing site development team in the Sheffield office. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment delivering projects that help shape sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities across the UK. Within the site development team we take a holistic approach to infrastructure delivery to ensure the integration of multidisciplinary design that meets the needs of our clients.

Our portfolio spans a wide range of sectors and scales, including city centre regeneration, public realm improvements, industrial sites, major infrastructure, new-build nuclear, utilities, flood alleviation and resilience, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and major residential and mixed-use schemes. Many of our projects are high profile and technically challenging, with a strong focus on sustainability, digital innovation and delivering positive social impact.

We work across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage advisory and concept development through to detailed design and construction support. Our clients include local authorities, government agencies, contractors, developers, utility providers and non profit international organisations. The projects we deliver are located across the UK and in many other countries around the globe. As part of Arup’s wider UK and global network, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines and regions, bringing together diverse perspectives to solve complex engineering challenges.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for someone with experience in civil engineering design who is passionate about creating sustainable infrastructure and improving the built environment. You may have experience in areas such as:

Site Development Drainage and flood risk management

Sustainable drainage (SuDS) design

Utilities coordination

Earthworks and levels design

Sustainable infrastructure design

Highways and streets

Active travel and public realmBIM modelling and interdisciplinary co-ordination

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Whether you have worked predominantly in consultancy, contractor organisations or the public sector, we are interested in people who bring curiosity, enthusiasm and a collaborative mindset.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across civil engineering, structures, transport planning, geotechnics, architecture, environmental services and digital teams. We value individuals who enjoy working across disciplines, building strong relationships and contributing positively to team culture.

At Arup, professional development is a core part of our culture. You will be supported through mentoring, structured development opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients. We are committed to helping our people grow, whether that is through technical specialisation, project leadership, digital skills or chartership progression.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting the design and delivery of civil engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated and sustainable design solutions

Producing technical designs, drawings and reports to a high standard

Engaging with clients, stakeholders and project teams to develop practical and innovative outcomes

Taking ownership of defined elements of projects, including checking the quality and accuracy…