Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.  

Our water team work in 90 countries, collaborating across over 50 related technical and advisory disciplines. This is how we’re able to respond to such a wide range of water projects and programmes, from water treatment works in Australia, to physical engineering of the new intake tunnel under Lake Mead in Colorado. We use consultancy, engineering, and research to bring the most insightful approaches to water projects wherever they are in the world.

Arup helps the world manage its water, from the supply of clean drinking water to understanding flood risks, from drainage to sanitation. Across the UK, we have a team of multi-disciplinary water engineers working closely collectively on a wide variety of flood and coastal risk management, waste and clean water infrastructure and non-infrastructure asset.  

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!   

We are seeking to receive expressions of interest from those who would like the opportunity to join our teams, promoting the growth of the Arup Water Business. With offices across the UK, you will join teams of professionals with diverse industry knowledge. 

The Opportunities

Our current key water industry clients include Welsh Water, Thames Water and Severn Trent Water and we are actively bidding for SROs and wider AMP8 opportunities across the UK.  We also support flood and coastal risk management projects for Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and Local Authorities. Arup has a key focus on people, excellence, influence, digital and sustainability and we look forward to your contribution. 

 We would like to speak to people at all seniority levels, who have a background or experience in any of the following areas:  

Civil Engineers – Water / Wastewater / Flood Risk   Hydraulic Modellers  Dams & Reservoir Engineers  Flood & Costal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM)  Water Consultants & Specialists   Hydrologists / Water Scientists  Flood Risk Consultants  Flood Modellers  Design Engineers – Mechanical / Electrical  BIM   Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA)  Process Engineering  Sustainable Drainage / SuDS  

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

We'd love to hear from you if you any from the following;

A degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. civils engineering, geography) / Aspiration to work toward professional accreditation  Knowledge of projects in the UK water sector.  High competence with pressure pipeline hydraulics, experience of using GIS and 3D CAD packages  Worked with hydraulic modelling software (preferably Flood Modeller, ESTRY, and TUFLOW) as well as using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.  Digital/coding skills such as Python, FME, excel.  Abilities in delivering optioneering, appraisal and justification of FCERM projects and nature-based solutions as well as developing FCERM business cases. 

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kylie O'Hanlon - kylie.ohanlon@arup.com

If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. 

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/arup-careers-uk-application-process 
 
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