Graduate - Civil Engineering - Water

Civil, Environmental, Structural.

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The Opportunity

Our Water and Flood Risk team helps clients plan, design and deliver resilient infrastructure that manages the challenges of flooding, climate change water management, water supply and wastewater treatment. We work on a wide range of projects across the UK, including flood alleviation schemes, river restoration, sustainable drainage, hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and major infrastructure developments. Our team combines engineering, environmental and digital expertise to help clients make informed decisions, delivering solutions that provide benefits for communities, the environment and the economy. We work closely with colleagues across civil engineering, environment, planning and digital teams, giving graduates the opportunity to develop a broad range of technical and professional skills.

  • Carry out flood risk, drainage and water engineering assessments, analysis and design, producing technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
  • Develop and appraise engineering options, undertake feasibility studies, support the production of business cases, planning applications and sustainable solutions for clients, and carry out detailed engineering design of solutions.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including civil engineers, landscape architects, environmental specialists, ecologists, geotechnical engineers and geomorphologists.
  • Engage with clients, regulators, local authorities and other stakeholders, including attending meetings and site visits, to understand project requirements and constraints.
  • Use digital engineering tools and specialist software, including GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, various structural analysis tools, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoDrainage, InfoWorks, to analyse data, develop models and support engineering design.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes: A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering; Maritime Engineering; Structural Engineering.

Skills in Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to work with technical and numerical data; Understanding of engineering associated with the water environment; Experience using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications; Ability to communicate technical information clearly through reports, presentations and discussions; Collaborative working and stakeholder engagement skills; Willingness to work towards professional accreditation (ICE and/or CIWEM).

Experience of flood risk assessment, drainage design, river engineering, coastal engineering, water supply, water treatment or water resources projects; Familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS); Familiarity with structural analysis software; Experience of hydraulic or flood modelling software (e.g. TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks); Experience of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D; Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, VBA or R); Understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS); Awareness of BIM and digital engineering approaches; Work placement, internship or university project experience within the water or environmental sector.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

  • Full working rights in the country of application
  • No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
  • Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

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

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Newcastle
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Ecology/Environmental
  • Geotechnical
  • Marine/Naval Architecture
  • Structural
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