Graduate Engineer - Transport - Highways Aviation

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We are a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. The Graduate Engineer – Transport – Highways Aviation role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple sectors including aviation, highways, active travel, pavement, ports, energy, and water.

This role will involve a significant portion of time working on aviation projects while also engaging in cross‑sector projects to build a diverse skill set. You will collaborate with internal specialists and external bodies, including contractors, environmental specialists, planners, clients, local authorities, and statutory approval organisations. Your responsibilities include:

• Specifying and interrogating survey information for solution development.
• Developing and appraising options, preliminary and detailed designs.
• Using design software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D, Bentley Micro Station/Open Roads Designer.
• Reviewing and interpreting standards, performing assessment and analysis.
• Maintaining effective communication across project teams and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (2.1 or above).
• Strong general Civil Engineering background with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• An appetite to develop engineering, digital and management abilities on multidisciplinary projects from feasibility through construction.

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
• Innovative minds:
  Critical thinkers embracing new ideas and challenging the status quo.
• Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers:
  Ready to take on any challenge.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026. Advert closing date: 24th January 2026. Early application is recommended.

You must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits:

• Global profit‑share scheme.
• Access to learning and development opportunities, including a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup University.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that strengthen community resilience and improve lives through Arup’s community engagement programme.