Water Engineer

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. We work across the entire water cycle, with utilities, local and regional governments, commercial and domestic water users and other partners. From designing and maintaining key water infrastructure to advising on natural catchments and flood defences, we help clients to consider the long-term economic, environmental and social dimensions of their proposals.

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We are seeking a professional who will play a key role in delivering surface water management, water-sensitive urban design, and drainage solutions across the entire project procurement lifecycle. This individual should also be enthusiastic about supporting the growth of these opportunities and expanding our business within the Midlands and Southwest regions.

Technical responsibilities will range from advising clients on strategy and policy to providing design input for masterplans, feasibility studies, concept development, and detailed design through to implementation.

The ideal candidate will be committed to helping the team develop our presence in the surface water and pluvial space, building a hub within the Birmingham office to support regional delivery. This includes contributing technical expertise to identify and secure new opportunities, as well as mentoring junior team members and supporting their technical delivery on projects.

If you have all or some of these skills and experience, and a willingness and passion to work in our team, we would like to hear from you.

• University degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., engineering, geography, flood risk, etc.) with minimum 3 years postgraduate drainage and flood risk infrastructure experience.
• Working towards becoming a incorporated or chartered professional with a relevant organisation (e.g., ICE).
• A desire to lead with support, work collaboratively but independently, and inspire others to produce high-quality outcomes for our clients.
• Experience in delivering Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), traditional drainage and foul drainage at various stages of the design process is preferred.
• Experience in SuDS and drainage design requirements and standards. For (e.g., DMRB, design & construction guidance for the sewage sector (previously SFA) and CIRIA guidance).
• Experience in using Info Drainage hydraulic modelling tool and design development software such as Civil 3D.
• Experience in leading technically on tasks with support from a senior lead.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with clients and other teams within Arup independently.

• Willing to support with other tasks around project work including bid submissions and developing opportunities and tools.
• Experience of delivering drainage design in aviation, highway, rail and for other critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience in delivering drainage and SuDS as part of large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Commercial understanding of project delivery.

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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 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.

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,…