Bridge Engineer

This job is with ARUP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Joining Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. You will be joining Arup's Bridge and Civil Structures team, working on an exciting portfolio of transport and infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally. Our team combines deep technical expertise with advanced digital, data and AI‑enabled approaches to design, assess and renew bridges, tunnels and civil structures that connect communities and support long‑term resilience. Projects range from long‑span bridges and complex underground infrastructure to major road and rail upgrades that transform how people move and live.

Our Bridge and Civil Structures team, based in central Birmingham, is a large and diverse group of engineers and technicians working across bridges, civil structures and tunnels within multidisciplinary project teams. Operating in a fully digital environment, we support projects at all stages of the lifecycle - from concept and feasibility through to detailed design, delivery and the management of existing assets.

We are looking for a Bridge Engineer to make a strong technical contribution to our world‑class projects. In this role, you will support the design of bridges, tunnels and heavy civil engineering structures, including complex underground infrastructure, and help develop sustainable solutions for existing highway and rail assets requiring assessment, strengthening or modification. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines, coordinate design inputs, and communicate solutions using 3D models and other digital tools. This is an opportunity to grow your technical capability, develop your digital skills and take increasing responsibility within a supportive, innovative and collaborative team environment.

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

We are keen to hear from engineers who are motivated by technical challenge, collaboration and continuous learning. You are likely to bring:

• A master's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience contributing to the design or construction of bridges and/or civil structures.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design tools such as MIDAS, SOFiSTiK, GSA, Strand7 or SAP2000.
• Experience working with BIM processes and digital model delivery.
• A working knowledge of Eurocodes as applied by organisations such as National Highways and/or Network Rail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and contribute to high‑quality reports.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

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.

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, 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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact us 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.

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