Civil Engineering Technician in London

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. Arup’s civil engineering expertise helps us to find solutions for our clients in built and natural environments. Our team works on a diverse range of projects from city-wide and region-wide Masterplanning to infrastructure designs for water, energy, rail, highways, aviation and building property projects.

The Opportunity. We are looking for a Civil Engineering Technician to join our established Civil Engineering team in London. Our team forms part of Arup’s Energy, Water and Resources (EWR) South group which consists of approximately 130 engineers and technicians. Together we deliver work in a variety of markets such as Transport, Energy, Water, Industry, Science and Property.

Our Civil Engineering Technicians can be generalists with experience across multiple technical areas or specialists in a particular discipline, but all share strong collaboration and coordination skills. We are looking for technicians with expertise in areas such as utilities, drainage design and modelling, pavement and highway detailing, civil and structural works, water and wastewater treatment, flood risk and coastal management, site development and external works. Our client base is diverse, including architects, water companies, energy suppliers, local authorities, developers, design-and-build contractors, government agencies, and transport system operators.

Reporting to the Civil Engineering South Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing technical deliverables for civil engineering projects including drawings, models, presentations as well as short written reports.
• Supporting the delivery of projects which may include attending client meetings, producing bid documents and general business development activities.
• Contributing to a culture of technical excellence and the development of technical skills within the wider team through planning and delivery of initiatives and training.
• Embracing our Culture, Equity and Inclusion strategy and vision, both through your own behaviour and influencing others.

What we’re looking for. A highly motivated individual, you will have achieved or be working towards a relevant professional qualification (such as EngTech MICE or equivalent). Your qualifications, skills and experience will include:

• Strong capability in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D as an essential pre-requisite. Desirable experience of other relevant design tools which may include Revit, Navisworks, Bently 3D AECOsim, Microdrainage and GIS.
• Technical experience in one or more areas relevant to civil engineering (earthworks, roads and streets, public realm, utilities, flood risk and drainage).
• Excellent communication skills, and an ability to interact collaboratively with colleagues and other members of professional teams with confidence.
• An ability to manage a complex and varied workload often involving multiple concurrent projects.
• A track record of delivering projects on time and within budget and to a high quality.
• An ability to motivate and mentor junior members of staff.
• An ability to focus on design excellence and personal motivation to strive for continuous quality improvement.

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.