Senior Structural Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment and across industry. Working in more than 140 countries, the firm’s designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants and technical specialists work with our clients on innovative projects of the highest quality and impact. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects including individual differences and open-mindedness. 

The Opportunity

Arup Vietnam is seeking a motivated Grade 6 engineer to join its structure team located in Ho Chi Minh City. The candidate will have opportunities commercially and technically lead challenging and exciting projects in a Client facing role. As a key member of staff, within a growing business, the candidate will have the opportunity of personal development in terms of involvement in business development, bid preparation, contract negotiations and general day to day business activities. This wide ranging role is an excellent opportunity for career development in a dynamic and growing business.

• Overall responsible and accountable for several teams or an entire discipline.  May individually handle varying projects from time to time depending on size and requirements.
• Assigns projects to Lead Engineers, maintaining constant monitoring of project status through review of submitted project progress reports.
• Provides technical expertise and direction through consultative support and technical training to the teams in the same or other disciplines within the firm.
• Ensure operation in accordance with local Quality Assurance procedures.
• Maintain constant monitoring and reporting on project progress, resources and financial status.
• Supports the Group Leader in the financial aspect of the structural project/s by managing resources within defined budgets and Arup fee scales.
• Assists in the development of new business and generation of repeat business opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of good practice within discipline through involvement with skills networks.
• Liaise with Project Managers, relevant Skills Network and 3rd Parties (i.e. Clients, Consultants and Contractors).
• Liaison with relevant internal and external parties to ensure understanding of the client’s needs and project requirements.

Is this role right for you?

• Licensed grade 1 Structural Engineer, post graduate studies an advantage.
• 12+ years’ experience in a similar capacity with extensive exposure on design of high-rise structures and industrial facilities as well as management of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Extensive knowledge of general analysis and seismic design software (ETABS/ SAFE/ SAP…).
• Highly developed oral and written English communication skills.
• Very good leadership and mentoring skills as well as effective practice of time and stress management.
• Excellent team orientation and with extensive capacity to liaise with external relations.

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 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. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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.

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