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The Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Drainage Engineer to direct design teams on a wide range of projects. You will be part of a large team working on a major schemes including aviation and highways reporting on a day-to-day basis to the Project Manager or acting as Project Manager on small to medium scale projects.

The role will combine excellent technical appreciation of drainage design with the ability to deliver and manage whilst recognising quality, cost and time demands. It will include design, management and coordination, often liaising with other multi-disciplinary contributors to the project.

You will also be given the opportunity to assist senior staff with the management of larger projects including quality and project management, and to mentor junior staff in the design and management of highways schemes.

Skills & Experience

· Bring in-depth expert technical drainage knowledge to the team. Work on your own and proactively on projects at all stages from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and build.

· Own a design team and have remit for delivery to the specified cost, quality, and programme. Mentor colleagues, including graduates, technicians, and apprentices - providing guidance, training, and feedback.

· Ensure compliance with adherence to local Arup Management System Assurance procedures. Report to the team leador project manager and liaise on a regular basis with other teams, offices, clients, and external contacts.

· Strong technical drainage skills, and a willingness to become a drainage skills advocate would be expected.

· Extensive knowledge and knowledge of latest drainage design software. Good exposure in the preparation of drainage standard details and specifications

· An excellent working knowledge of drainage standards; including DMRB, SUDs and Local Authority Standards.

· You should be a seasoned engineer having both design and management background with good appreciation of the design process, including delivery of design under Design and Build projects.

· Planning and managing the technical delivery of projects, including adequacy of design compliance with standards and legislation.Capable of working within a design team, both locally, nationally, and internationally.

· Ability to liaise with external parties, as primary contact would include clients (at a technical level), contractors, and government agencies.

• Academic qualification i.e. BEng / MEng or similar. Ideally a Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer (CEng) or (IEng).

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Drina Zupanovic at Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

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 are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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.

Different people, shared values

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. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing Date: 06.02.2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.