Senior Engineer - Pavements

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

The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior/ Associate level Pavement Engineer with excellent design and technical experience, team management and strategic vision who enjoys working collaboratively within multi-professional design teams. This lead role has a particular focus on team and project management, with skills in team development, client interfacing and design delivery of pavement projects, including highways, airfield and site development projects. You will have demonstrable extensive previous experience in pavement design for infrastructure projects. You will be committed to enhancing our existing team and clients with a vision for the future and understanding of the challenges and focus within the industry. Commercial, financial and contractual experience would be preferable along with a proven track record for maintaining and building relationships.

Is this role for you?

• Project management of pavement projects
• Effective design liaison with internal and external clients
• Able to quickly develop successful client relationships (both internal and external)
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines is essential
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
• Business development and bidding
• Proven success of working in a team environment

Requirements

• You will have a degree in Civil Engineering and demonstrable enthusiasm for pavement work.
• A Certified Pavement Engineer as per CD 266.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (ICE or CIHT).
• Experience in analytical pavement design, pavement investigation, evaluation techniques and pavement strengthening design.
• Knowledge and understanding of pavement design principles (Flexible, Rigid and Composite Pavements) and the design strategy and pavement options to suit varying budgetary scenarios for both new construction and maintenance works.
• Able to take responsibility for pavement project management and design delivery.
• Flexible and mobile, i.e., prepared to travel away from base.

What we offer

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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard@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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Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date: 20.07.2025