Senior Civil Engineer, Site Infrastructure

Copenhagen, Denmark

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Shape a future with purpose at Arup. 

Join our Copenhagen Infrastructure team and lead the civil engineering design of complex site-development projects across Denmark, the Nordics and internationally.

Our site infrastructure team delivers roads, drainage, earthworks and utility infrastructure for projects in the Science, Industry and Technology, healthcare, education, commercial, residential and transport sectors. Working as part of multidisciplinary Arup teams, you will help develop coordinated, sustainable solutions from early concept through detailed design and construction.

This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role, work directly with clients and help grow our site infrastructure capability in Copenhagen.

The Opportunity

You will take a leading role in the delivery of multidisciplinary site-development projects, working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues across Arup. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with project delivery, mentoring and the continued growth of our Copenhagen site infrastructure capability.

As a Senior Civil Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Lead the technical delivery of civil engineering and utility infrastructure for complex site-development projects.

• Manage the production and coordination of designs, drawings, 3D models, specifications and technical reports, ensuring agreed quality, programmed and budget requirements are met.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

• Represent Arup at client meetings, offering expert advice and developing innovative solutions.

• Help shape and grow our site infrastructure capability in Copenhagen, supporting project development, technical excellence and the development of junior colleagues.

Role Requirements

We are looking for an experienced civil engineer who combines strong technical capability with effective project leadership, client engagement and a collaborative approach. The essential skills and experience for the role are:

• A degree in civil engineering and approximately 8–10 years of relevant experience within a consultancy, contractor or local authority. We also welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate equivalent capability.

• Strong technical design capability across site infrastructure disciplines, including surface-water drainage, foul drainage and water-supply infrastructure, roads and car parks, earthworks, and underground utility design and coordination.

• A proven track record in delivering complex, multidisciplinary site infrastructure projects.

• Ability to technically lead and manage the design process on site infrastructure projects from early concept and planning through detailed design and construction.

• Strong experience using Civil 3D or comparable civil engineering design software, together with experience delivering coordinated designs within a multidisciplinary BIM environment. Familiarity with Revit is desirable.

• Professional proficiency in English and in at least one Scandinavian language, preferably Danish. An ability and willingness to work in a Danish-speaking project environment is important.

We also value:

• Knowledge of the Danish regulatory and planning framework, including experience supporting site infrastructure projects through the planning and approvals process.

• Experience liaising with utility companies and local authorities.

• Experience managing interfaces with architectural, structural, geotechnical, landscape, mechanical and electrical disciplines.

• Experience leading teams in a digital/BIM environment and coordinating civil infrastructure with other disciplines.

• A passion for improving digital project delivery and keeping abreast of developments in civil engineering design technology and BIM.

• Experience using hydraulic modelling software.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share programmed, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programmed, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programmed.

Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmed and an Employee Assistance Programmed.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

Company

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Arup

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. 

Founded in 1946 with an initial focus on structural engineering, Arup first came to the world’s attention with the structural design of the Sydney Opera House, followed by its work on the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Arup has since grown into a truly multidisciplinary organisation.