Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has 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, energised 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. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 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. 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. 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