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.
Arup is an independent multi–disciplinary firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants and Technical Specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.
About this career opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Professional Senior Civil Engineer to become a permanent member of our creative and friendly Property, Science, Industry and Technology team in South Africa. You will be a key part of our wider South African multidisciplinary, combined team. Our projects are local and global and will allow you to work and succeed in an international, multi-cultural business environment. This role will be based in either our Johannesburg branch or Durban branch.
This position is available to start as soon as possibly can.
The role involves inter-office working, skills development and knowledge transfer between Arup colleagues across the continent and region. You will play a part in the ever-increasing digital transformation of our business, seeking new ways to increase our efficiency through automation and to offer new services to our clients through our integrated digital approach to design.
The candidate should have sufficient exposure on medium to large scale property and industrial projects where they have played a directing role as a civil engineer. They should have managed small to medium size teams and have strong technical knowledge in civil engineering as well as delivering projects from inception to completion.
The candidate should also have worked within a multidisciplinary engineering team and have an appreciation for the role and interactions of all engineering services to execute a project.
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the technology industry and are conversant and comfortable playing a client facing civil lead role on projects.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for individuals with:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with Professional registration with ECSA.
- Delivers own work, always in connection with other related work streams and broader goals of the group or project.
- Ability to plan and manage client and external relationships.
- Accountable for quality standards, legal and contractual aspects, commercial metrics, and client relations for the project.
- Experience leading teams on multi-disciplinary projects and working as part of a larger team, with good awareness of engineering design beyond your own discipline.
- Proficient in the use of civil engineering software, in particular Civil 3D and iDAS.
- Overall knowledge in all aspects of civil engineering, including bulk earthworks, roads, water, sewer and stormwater 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 recognizes 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, 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.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies at to 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
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Closing date: 31 August 2024
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