Civil Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a Highways Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of major road and pavement projects across urban, rural and developing environments. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide innovative engineering solutions and high-quality consulting services that support the successful delivery of Arup's highways portfolio. You will contribute technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle while building strong client relationships and delivering sustainable infrastructure outcomes.

The Opportunity

• Deliver investigation, design, analysis and modelling for small to medium-sized highway projects, while contributing to the successful delivery of larger multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical engineering and consulting services across road design, pavement engineering, stormwater drainage and water-sensitive road design.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, including engineering reports, cost estimates, tender submissions, project schedules and other project deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, government agencies and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery and represent Arup in project meetings.
• Maintain quality management standards, review engineering deliverables for accuracy, and support the development of junior engineers through mentoring, guidance and knowledge sharing.

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

Is this role right for you?

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, with progress towards Chartered membership with Engineers Australia or an equivalent professional institution.
• Proven experience in highways engineering, with strong knowledge of Austroads guidelines, Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) standards and current industry practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in road and pavement design, together with an understanding of development approvals, Safety in Design principles and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within project deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a collaborative approach to building strong relationships with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact [email protected].

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

The role is based within our stunning, award-winning, architecturally designed offices in the heart of the Perth CBD housed within WS2. Spanning three levels, it is a bright open plan working environment with a lower social break-out space, kitchen, winter garden and luxury end-of-trip facilities, through to the top level's innovative 'Excellence Nest', makerspace and acoustics lab.

You will be joining a growing team of highly skilled and engaged engineers, working in a Total Design, multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with a broad range of teams and specialists, providing you the opportunity to develop and enhance your technical skills across the full breadth of civil engineering disciplines.

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. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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