Senior Structural 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. Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Arup we work to find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems – providing expertise across all areas of the built environment from strategic approach and planning to design and engineering.

Arup has made a major contribution to the growth and development of Sheffield and Yorkshire since opening our office in 1957. Our office is home to more than 150 engineers, planners, digital experts and technical specialists, supporting the regeneration of the North of England.

We rethink structures to make them more responsive to evolving demands. Locally, we have supported Sheffield City Council with the redevelopment of the Heart of the City retaining existing facades to create residential and commercial spaces; created the award winning atrium at St Georges Heartspace and The Diamond at the University of Sheffield; repurposed the listed Canada House to a new music centre; met the complex demands of a new machining facility, one of the most technically advanced in the world; and shaped the popular concert venues Valliant Live (Derby and First Direct (Leeds).

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Structural Engineer to join our creative and friendly Building Engineering team in Sheffield.

You will be a vital part of a multidisciplinary, collaborative team of around 20 Engineers and Technicians delivering cutting edge projects with a strong focus on sustainability that help facilitate the transition to net-zero carbon. Our local, regional, national and international projects will allow you to work and succeed in a multicultural business environment.

Current projects comprise a wide range of projects (new build and refurbishment), which include hospitality, leisure and sports venues, education, industrial, residential and commercial projects with a technical focus.

We are looking for a skilled engineer with strong design, technical and software skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams, taking responsibility for packages of work from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.

Responsibilities Include

• Demonstrating a passion for structural engineering, a flair for structural engineering design, and a practical understanding of buildings.
• Supporting the Arup team in the structural engineering design of projects, taking responsibility for discrete packages of structural engineering work
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate through sketching, drawing, presentations and writing.
• Checking own and others' work and giving feedback.
• Understanding priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Mentoring junior members of the team

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?

Requirements And Skills

• Be degree qualified and have achieved chartership via IStructE, ICE or equivalent.
• Have a strong understanding of engineering principles, and the appropriate use of technical analysis and design software packages.
• Demonstrable buildings-focused structural engineering experience.
• Experience with Eurocode or equivalent.
• Have an aptitude for working on your own initiative and being proactive.
• Take responsibility for projects (or parts of larger projects) and support less experienced team members.
• Have experience of delivering within internal and external commercial targets.
• Good understanding of digital workflows.
• Interest in low- and zero-carbon design.

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. Discover more about life at Arup at

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