Senior Civil Engineer

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable…

Contract type Contract
Posted 11 September 2026

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About this contract

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Whitehaven.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and oversight, promoting high standards of quality, safety and professional excellence for the delivery of complex site development and infrastructure projects - noted as Responsible Engineer (RE) for Sellafield programmes
Support successful project delivery through effective planning, resource management and commercial awareness
Act as a line manager, supporting performance, wellbeing, and career development of junior members, through coaching and mentoring
Provide day to day support within the Whitehaven office, helping to foster an inclusive, collaborative, engaging and high-performing culture
Collaborate with other North offices to support, project delivery, and capability growth and link with the senior leadership group, contributing to resourcing, and performance discussions
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisorKey Criteria

Experience in site development and civil infrastructure design and delivery undertaking key roles, within complex or regulated environments.
Experience leading, coaching or supporting project teams, contributing to technical capability within a team or organisation and ultimately deliver high-quality outcomes.
Experience working in client facing and construction environments, with an ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams or office locations.
Commercial awareness and ability to support project and business performance.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

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