Senior Engineer – Pavements

Senior Engineer – Pavements Overview

This is a senior pavement engineering opportunity within Arup’s UKIMEA region, based in Nottingham. The role is suited to an experienced engineer at Senior or Associate level who can combine strong technical pavement design capability with leadership, project management, client engagement, and strategic thinking. The position sits within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and focuses on delivering pavement solutions for highways, airfields, and site development schemes.

What the role involves

• Leading pavement engineering work across infrastructure projects, with responsibility for both technical delivery and project coordination.
• Managing pavement projects from a delivery and leadership perspective, ensuring work is progressed effectively and meets required standards.
• Working closely with internal and external clients to provide design liaison and maintain clear communication throughout project delivery.
• Building productive client relationships and helping to strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Supporting the development of the team, including contributing to its growth, capability, and future direction.
• Bringing strategic awareness to the role, including an understanding of market pressures, industry challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contributing to commercial, financial, and contractual aspects of work where relevant.
• Helping with business development activity and bid preparation to secure new work.
• Collaborating with colleagues in multi-professional design teams to deliver integrated pavement solutions.
• Ensuring design work is delivered under pressure and to tight deadlines when required.
• Using practical site experience to support project delivery and oversee works on site.

What the team is looking for

• A civil engineering degree.
• Substantial, proven experience in pavement engineering and design for infrastructure projects.
• Experience at a level that can support senior technical leadership, team management, and project responsibility.
• Certification as a Pavement Engineer in accordance with CD 226.
• Professional membership with an appropriate institution such as ICE or CIHT.
• Hands-on experience with analytical pavement design, pavement investigation, evaluation techniques, and pavement strengthening design.
• Experience contributing to or developing pavement standards, along with awareness of new pavement technologies and innovations.
• Strong knowledge of pavement design principles covering flexible, rigid, and composite pavement types.
• The ability to assess design strategies and pavement options for different budget scenarios, including both new build and maintenance work.
• Evidence of overseeing site works and applying that experience to design and delivery decisions.
• The ability to take full responsibility for pavement project management and design delivery.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Confidence working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
• The ability to develop successful working relationships with clients quickly and effectively.
• Experience in commercial, financial, and contractual matters would be beneficial.
• A strong track record of working effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel away from your usual base when needed.

Rewards and benefits

Arup says it offers a total reward package designed to recognise contribution and support long-term growth. This includes competitive and equitable pay, profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover. Employees also have access to flexible benefits that can be tailored to personal, family, and wellbeing needs, along with learning opportunities and the chance to build a career in an organisation that aims to help people belong, grow, and thrive.

The company also highlights its ownership structure, noting that it is held in trust for its members, which gives it flexibility to choose work aligned with its purpose. The role is presented as an opportunity to contribute to ambitious projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

Culture, inclusion, and support

Arup describes itself as an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. It welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and seeks to create an environment where different experiences and perspectives are valued. The organisation also references its internal employee networks, which support inclusion across race and cross-cultural working, gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and disability inclusion.

The company states that it is committed to making recruitment and the workplace accessible. Candidates who need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, or to carry out the essential duties of the role, are encouraged to contact the named recruiter for support.

How to apply and additional notes

Applicants are directed to use the online application process. If you are not ready to apply yet or have questions, the posting provides a contact email for the recruiter, with a note that CVs should not be sent directly by email because of GDPR requirements. The advert also says the role may close earlier than the advertised date if a high volume of applications is received, so early application is encouraged.

Arup also includes standard recruitment safety guidance, stating that it will not request bank details during hiring, and notes that it works with a preferred supplier list of recruitment agencies rather than accepting speculative CVs from unlisted agencies.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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