Senior 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 Senior Civil Engineer in our Brisbane office, you will lead the delivery of high-quality civil engineering design and consulting services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects throughout Queensland. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership, mentor and develop engineers, and drive design excellence across the Transport, Buildings, Energy, Water and Resources sectors. You will also play an important role in strengthening client relationships, supporting business development, and helping grow the capability of our Civil Infrastructure team. The Opportunity

• Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects, including road and pavement design, stormwater systems, bulk earthworks, water and sewer reticulation, utility coordination, and site development.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, overseeing technical quality, project budgets, resources, schedules, and the preparation of drawings, reports, specifications, and tender submissions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring, supporting the development of team members while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across the business.
• Build trusted relationships with government agencies, contractors, private developers, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional project outcomes and identify new business opportunities.
• Champion design excellence by ensuring compliance with relevant standards, quality management systems, and industry best practice while embracing innovation and digital engineering tools.

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?

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with 10+ years of consulting experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects; CPEng registration is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated expertise in civil engineering design across roadworks, pavements, stormwater, bulk earthworks, utilities, and site development, with knowledge of Queensland and Australian design standards.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, manage project budgets, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience using industry-leading digital engineering tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, InfraWorks, NavisWorks, and an awareness of technologies such as Bluebeam, ProjectWise, 12d, ArcGIS, Python, or VBA highly regarded.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills, with a commercial mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Jodie.Elliott@arup.com. 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. Our centrally located Brisbane office is one of just a few buildings in Australia to achieve the prestigious Living Building Certificate. Located opposite the future Albert Street Station, it was built in 2024 and has bright and modern high-end design work and break out spaces, end-of-trip facilities, and a subsidised café. You will be joining a growing team of highly skilled and engaged engineers, working in a total design environment, collaborating with a broad range of teams and specialists providing you the opportunity to develop and enhance your leadership skills across the full breadth of project delivery. 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.