Graduate Engineer - Intelligent Mobility

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

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. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Within our Intelligent Mobility business our goal is to prepare our clients for a new era of user-focussed mobility and to create environments where more people can enjoy integrated, seamless journeys. To achieve this, we work with governments, industry and investors to use data and technology to reimagine mobility.  

We focus on operational needs and user requirements, using data analytics, transport expertise, and technology to make journeys more efficient and enjoyable. Our goal is to create safe, sustainable, and efficient transport systems by considering entire journeys across all modes of transport.

Some of the exciting work we do includes:  

• Designing intelligent transport systems for highways and tunnels, optimising performance through advanced traffic management.  
• Developing transport system specifications and standards, with a focus on traffic control, communications, and information systems.  
• Conducting feasibility studies for zero-emission buses.  
• Leading the largest trial of connected and self-driving vehicles in the UK.  
• Supporting the rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Points across the strategic road network in England.  
• Designing traffic signal and parking guidance systems to keep traffic moving.  
• Creating electronic payment systems for tolling, road pricing, and smart public transport ticketing.  
• We have been delivering Intelligent Mobility and ITS solutions for over 30 years on projects worldwide. Our services cover the full project lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, commissioning, and ongoing operations.
• Help translate technical recommendations into real-world transport solutions and project deliverables.
• Review project documentation, codes, and standards to support the preparation of reports, presentations, drawings, and sketches.
• Designing intelligent transport systems for highways and tunnels, optimising performance through advanced traffic management.
• Researching future mobility solutions supporting the development of feasibility studies.
• Capturing and developing requirements for multimodal transportation systems.

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; Electrical Engineering; Geography & Geospatial Science; Mechanical Engineering. 

Skills and experience interested in CAD - AutoCAD or Microstation. 

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;

• You care about sustainable development and want to see your work make a genuine difference.
• You think critically, ask hard questions, and are genuinely open to new approaches.
• You are curious, actively seek feedback, and look for ways to keep developing.
• You are comfortable with uncertainty and adapt readily as projects and priorities evolve.
• You think critically.

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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