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Graduate Civil Engineer - Energy, Water & Resources

Civil, Construction, Infrastructure, Environment.

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.

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The Civil Engineering team apply their expertise of utilities, drainage, highways and earthworks to design and deliver resilient infrastructure across energy, water, transport and other 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

The Opportunity

Arup Civil Engineering teams thrive on the diversity of our work. Projects undertaken by our teams include highway and public realm design, masterplanning, sustainable urban drainage, flood resilience, utilities co-ordination and infrastructure, rail and energy related projects (including offshore wind, tidal, hydrogen and solar projects).

We often play a key role in large-scale, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, involved from the initial concept stage through to detailed design and construction for both public and private sector clients. Our Graduate Engineers work in diverse roles such as sustainable urban drainage, utilities, brownfield regeneration and site development.      

Energy, collaboration, and effective communication are fundamental to our success. Our teams often act as integrators or facilitators, working closely with internal specialists and external bodies, including clients, contractors, and statutory approval organisations.    

Our teams deliver sustainable design services that address society's need to respond to the climate emergency. We help our clients to avoid and reduce carbon emissions, manage climate risk, improve natural capital, and enhance the resilience of their infrastructure to improve communities and their environment through efficient, well planned and considerate design.    

You will work with a broad range of clients, such as government and transport organisations, the Environment Agency, energy companies and developers, local authorities, contractors, and water companies, as well as private developers. You will also have the opportunity to undertake site visits and surveys, meet with clients and stakeholders, and collaborate with others both within and outside of Arup.   

In the Civil Engineering team, typical day-to-day tasks may include: 

  • Carrying out assessment, analysis, and design, preparing design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.  
  • Collaborating with Arup colleagues in other disciplines    
  • Working with landscape architects, environmental specialists, and planners.  
  • Meeting with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders, including site visits.  
  • Specifying and analysing survey information and constraints for solution development.  
  • Developing and appraising options and supporting the production of engineering solutions and business cases.  
  • Undertaking sustainability reviews, producing low/zero carbon strategies, embodied carbon calculations, carbon implementation plans, materials assessments, sustainability related studies, reporting and design.  
  • Undertaking feasibility studies, preparing engineering sketches and technical reports.  
  • Creating digital solutions to manipulate, analyse, and report on large and complex datasets.  
  • Using specialist analysis and design software such as Infodrainage, GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bentley MicroStation, ProjectWise, Navisworks, Flood Modeller, Tuflow, DHI packages, InfoWorks, Orcaflex, Python, LS-DYNA.  

Joining Arup is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Engineer at the start of their career to gain experience across a diverse range of projects and sectors. Arup will support your professional development, providing the necessary experience and training to deepen your skills and progress with your professional qualifications.  

Is this role right for you?

Do you fit the below criteria:  

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or relevant Engineering degree, expecting a 2:1 or above    
  • Looking to develop your career in Engineering career with a view to obtaining Professional Accreditation    
  • Have a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to deliver high quality work for a range of Clients    
  • A good communicator who thrives on working either on your own or in a team environment    
  • Have a passion for creating a sustainable future for all and Shaping a Better World    
  • Wish to explore how digital methods and automation can improve and enhance the work we deliver    

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
    November 12th, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Southampton
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Construction/Project Management
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Geotechnical
  • Structural
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