Senior Civil Engineer in England

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Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer for a 12 Month contract based in Sheffield (can consider Manchester/Leeds).

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to high-profile and technically diverse projects, working across all stages of the project lifecycle from advisory and concept design through to detailed design and construction supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Lead civil engineering projects or defined technical elements from concept through to construction.
• Deliver high-quality technical designs in accordance with standards, best practice, and client requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Support, mentor, and technically guide junior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design quality, processes, and innovation.
• Represent the organisation confidently in client meetings and project discussions.

The skills you’ll need:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE or equivalent), or demonstrable experience at this level.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads across multiple projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in the UK and/or internationally.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• A commitment to design excellence and continuous quality improvement.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.