Senior Structural Engineer

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our creative and dynamic team in our Glasgow office. This flourishing team is part of the Property, Science & Industry Portfolio in Glasgow. Our team has worked on a range of prestigious and innovative building projects across all sectors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer with excellent design, technical, and software skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams.

As a Senior Engineer we would look to you to be the Structural Lead on projects, working under one of our project directors with a team of engineers and technicians to deliver the project with both technical prowess as well as commercial awareness.

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 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?

We are looking for a candidate who :

• Has a solid track record of having worked on a variety of structures projects, possibly as project leader on some, with experience of dealing directly with clients.
• Possesses excellent knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, procedures and Structural design standards.
• Has experience in undertaking structural engineering design on complex projects, performing analyses and calculations as appropriate.
• Has background in supervising work, ensuring that it is carried out to the appropriate technical standard and that it is managed to programme and budget.
• Is Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Is a CEng & member of either the Institution of Civil Engineers and / or the Institution of Structural Engineers.

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.

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.

Our Application Process

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Closing date : 4th August 2025