Drainage Lead

Job Description

This job posting isn't available in all website languages. Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. The Roads and Streets team within our Perth office is looking for a proactive and driven Lead Drainage Engineer to own and deliver projects and bring fresh ideas to enhance the way we work. You will be required to liaise with internal and external teams to take a lead on coordination activities. The existing team is technically strong, has a very inclusive culture, and is a great place to further develop your career. We need a new Lead Drainage Engineer to join us to help deliver a very strong pipeline of interesting and varied major roads, civil, and rail infrastructure projects. Our pipeline of work will also connect you into a network of interstate and international projects, leveraging Arup’s truly global business model and philosophy. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate your experience in applying a variety of civil engineering skills in a consulting environment, with a strong emphasis on stormwater management, drainage design, water-sensitive urban design, and water quality management. You should be technically strong, able to work independently and as part of a team, energized to assist with our digital transformation, driven towards better sustainable designs, and motivated to help reduce effects from climate change. You should be driven by technical excellence and keen to teach and mentor others in our drainage team. The Opportunity You will work without supervision, referring up as necessary, on works associated primarily with drainage design for roads and streets. You will undertake design and technical consultation in stormwater drainage including WSUD. Your work will involve leading the drainage design on highway and major infrastructure projects. This will include client liaison, design, technical documentation, reporting, cost estimates, and tender submissions. In achieving this, you will be responsible for scheduling work to meet deadlines, monitoring budgets and resourcing, and controlling expenditure to meet financial targets in your own area. You will represent Arup at internal and external meetings and events, and you may be responsible for designing and delivering events, activities, and projects which impact the business. Is this role right for you? Recognised degree in Civil Engineering. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the following civil engineering areas: Highways and Urban Roads, Stormwater, including Water Quality, Erosion and Sediment Control. Knowledge and understanding of the following civil engineering areas, in particular their interface with drainage design: Earthworks, Utilities. Has produced concept and detailed design drawings, reports, and specifications for drainage design on highway projects. Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies (including Chartered Status from the Institution of Engineers Australia). 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr