Graduate Civil Engineer

Overview

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. The Civil Engineering team works on designing and delivering resilient infrastructure across energy, water and transport sectors, from flood defences and low‑carbon energy systems to sustainable urban environments. We combine technical expertise and creativity to solve complex challenges and shape a built environment that supports communities and a low‑carbon future.

Our Graduate Engineers work in diverse roles such as river and coastal engineering, dams and reservoirs, sustainable urban drainage, green infrastructure, tunnelling, brownfield regeneration, site development, water or wastewater infrastructure and treatment, offshore wind structural and geotechnical design, renewables engineering advisory, floating offshore wind, tidal and hydrogen projects. You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders, undertake site visits and surveys, and work closely with specialists and contractors to deliver sustainable design services that address society’s need to respond to the climate emergency.

• Carry out assessment, analysis and design; prepare design reports, drawings, calculations and specifications.
• Collaborate with Arup colleagues in other disciplines.
• Work with landscape architects, environmental specialists and planners.
• Meet with clients, local authorities and stakeholders, including site visits.
• Specify and analyse survey data and constraints for solution development.
• Develop and appraise options and support the production of engineering solutions and business cases.
• Undertake sustainability reviews, producing low/zero‑carbon strategies, embodied carbon calculations, carbon implementation plans, materials assessments and sustainability studies.
• Undertake feasibility studies, prepare engineering sketches and technical reports.
• Create digital solutions to manipulate, analyse and report on large and complex datasets.
• Use specialist analysis and design software such as Microdrainage/Info drainage, GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bently Micro Station, Project Wise, Navisworks, Flood Modeller, Tuflow, DHI packages, Info Works, Orcaflex, Python, LS‑DYNA.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree, expected to achieve a 2:1 or above.
• Interest in developing a career in engineering with a view to obtaining Professional Accreditation.
• Willingness to learn new skills and a desire to deliver high‑quality work for a range of clients.
• Strong communication skills, capable of working independently or in a team.
• A passion for creating a sustainable future and shaping a better world.
• Interest in exploring how digital methods and automation can improve the work we deliver.

Changemakers
: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
Innovative minds
:
Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
Growth seekers
: A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
Adaptable adventurers
:
Ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Start date:

September 2026.
Advert closing date: 6th January 2026. Early application is recommended.

Although the role is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that match your profile. Please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in when you apply.

Applicants are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Beyond a competitive salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of benefits including a global profit‑share scheme, wellbeing benefits, structured induction, ongoing training through Arup University and opportunities to contribute to community engagement programmes.