Bridge and Civil Structure Principal Engineer

  • Arup
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • 25/05/2026
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Job Description

Bridge and Civil Structure Principal Engineer

We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our Bridges and Civil Structures team, delivering high quality design and consultancy services for a diverse portfolio of projects, including rail and highway bridges, stations, deep retaining solutions and renewable energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities and Qualifications
  • Designing bridges and civil structures across rail, highway and pedestrian schemes, as well as stations and deep retaining/buried structures.
  • Contributing to all project stages, including feasibility, detailed design, construction support and asset management.
  • Leading design delivery as a Project Manager in a multidisciplinary environment, with strong client facing and reporting skills.
  • Managing teams producing drawings, reports, specifications and risk registers.
  • Supporting bids, preparing tender submissions and assisting with contractual and financial documents.
  • Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues, including acting as a Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer.
  • Applying strong technical skills in bridge design, rail civil structures and retaining/buried structure design (chartered status preferred).
Benefits
  • Competitive pay and a rewarded benefits package, including Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
  • Flexible benefits to support health, wellbeing and individual needs.
  • Opportunity to participate in profit sharing and development programmes.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or family leave status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diverse experiences and perspectives.