Roads & Streets Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join our expanding team, with growing opportunities across transport, active travel infrastructure, and roads design projects as we support the region’s ambitions for sustainable mobility and inclusive connectivity.

We are looking for a Roads/Highway Engineer to join our Transport team in Scotland. Preferably based in Glasgow, the successful candidate will work within the Transport team delivering a range of projects including major Transport Scotland, National Highways and Department for Infrastructure (NI) schemes as well as urban and rural road improvements incorporating Local Authority, public realm, public transport and active travel schemes.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport infrastructure across the region through the application of their core technical skills, including alignment design, pavement design, surface water drainage design, roadworks ancillaries and utilities coordination, preparation of contract drawings and documents, and building intelligent BIM models to ensure seamless inter‑disciplinary design coordination. Our team in Scotland also lead delivery of these transport infrastructure projects, which provides a range of opportunities for you to take on client‑facing roles for those with established skills or allowing the development of your project management and commercial skills, facilitating long‑term opportunities for career development.

Is this role right for you?

We’re keen to speak with individuals who hold an HND, degree or master’s in a relevant field, are professionally qualified or working toward qualification, and have genuine enthusiasm for a career in transport—particularly the full lifecycle of highway projects and the wider sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and project management of diverse transportation projects,
• Develop and review drawings, reports, calculations, cost estimates and specifications, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Prepare bid documents for high‑profile projects, working within tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in using industry‑standard software such as Civils 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTrack, PDS Line, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, supporting the design and delivery of projects of varying scale.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to explain technical issues clearly, and confidence working in multidisciplinary teams.
• HND, degree or master’s in a relevant field; professional qualification or working toward qualification.
• Experience with NEC Project Management or Design & Build schemes is a bonus.

What We Offer

Arup provides an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member to our shared success. In addition, benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover, flexible benefits, and a culture focused on wellbeing and learning.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, please let us know and we will do everything we can to support you.

Closing Date

15.05.2026

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