Job Description

Arup help ports and maritime clients to plan and develop the business case for growth and investment. We are also leading the transformation of ports as critical supply chain hubs to support the clean energy future. Clients work with us to draw on Arup's wide range of interconnected expertise and services, from infrastructure design, planning and economic consulting, energy and water engineering and climate, sustainability and environmental services. We offer an end-to-end service, working as long-term partners to clients to successfully deliver their projects and find sustainable solutions.



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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Maritime Civil Engineer to join the Energy, Water and Resources team in the North. This is an opportunity to join our team and deliver technical solutions across a wide range of projects. You will work alongside colleagues with a particular focus on maritime and ports projects as part of the energy transition. This is an exciting time of change and via your work you will be able to positively influence the mass deployment of technologies such as offshore wind and hydrogen, for which ports and coastal sites play a central role.



A willingness to learn and grow is expected in this fast-growing area of work! You will have the opportunity to work across all stages of the project lifecycle, from advisory services and masterplanning for clients at the early stages of project inception, through to detailed design and construction phase. In the role you will have the opportunity to directly work with a wide range of internal and external collaborators and stakeholders. Typical clients you will work with include port owners/operators, offshore wind developers, contractors, investors and public sector bodies.



Your role will see you involved in a range of design activities to project management tasks including:- Delivery of project work from early masterplanning and concept stages through to detailed design and construction support activities; Technical delivery of civil / maritime engineering designs, calculations, models, reports and drawings; Project design management and delivery, including ensuring high quality technical design and reporting; Project commercial management including monitoring progress and costs against programme and budget; Team planning and resourcing needs and management of deliverables through active collaboration with supporting disciplines. As part of the role you will be expected to assist others through technical collaboration as well as mentoring and developing junior members of the team.

Is this role right for you?

As a Senior engineer you will hold a BEng, MEng or MSc level qualification in Civil Engineering or related subject. Ideally you will be a Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Structural Engineer, or equivalent.



We're looking for the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:


Skills in delivery of civil engineering projects including a significant period of relevant experience in the design and construction of port, harbour, coastal, and/or offshore engineering projects or related fields. Knowledge of the application of Eurocodes and BS6349. Ability in supervising and mentoring more junior staff on a day-to-day basis. Project management experience of small projects or work packages on larger projects. Confidence engaging with a range of external stakeholders such as clients, consenting authorities, contractors and/or end-users. Proficient in review of drawings and interrogation of 3D Modelling of civil engineering projects, using industry-recognized software system e.g. Civil 3D, Revit or equivalent.

The successful candidate will have a desire to work on the design and construction of civil engineering infrastructure across maritime, port and harbour projects. Applicants with high-quality transferable skills from civil engineering projects in other sectors are encouraged to apply.



Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Contact

Kylie O'Hanlon

via email at Kylie.OHanlon@Arup.com. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.

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

Kylie.OHanlon@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: 30-05-25



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