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. Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Water Engineer to lead infrastructure planning and water resource projects, with expertise in flood risk management, hydrology, hydraulics, river health, and sustainable water solutions. The role involves providing technical input across feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, and project implementation, while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering innovative water management solutions. The candidate will collaborate with teams across India, the UK, Middle East, and Africa (UKIMEA), support regional project delivery, manage projects and people, and actively contribute to business development and growth opportunities within the water sector.
Is this role right for you
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and Master's in Water Resources, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience
- Strong experience delivering water, flood risk, stormwater, and hydraulic modelling projects for government and private clients.
- Advanced proficiency in InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS, with experience integrating Civil 3D and AutoCAD outputs into hydraulic models.
- Expertise in flood risk assessments, watershed modelling, stormwater management, and environmental compliance.
- Proven ability to prepare technical reports, present to stakeholders, and provide technical leadership and mentoring.
- Experience in client management, business development, tender preparation, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of GIS and integration of modelling outputs with spatial platforms is desirable
- Experience in construction supervision of stormwater drainage infrastructure and strong commercial awareness is essential.
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Reward And Benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm's financial performance.
Different people, shared values.
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
What happens next
If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
