Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
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.
We are looking for graduate Civil & Structural Engineers who are interested in playing a key role in the design and delivery of critical infrastructure on a diverse range of projects.
Joining Arup is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to gain practical experience across a wide range of projects and sectors, providing extensive and varied learning opportunities for professional growth.
You will be embedded within our project delivery teams working closely with a range of staff, from recent graduates to experienced engineers and technical specialists, who will provide you with the support and encouragement required to develop your skills and your career.
Our Civil Engineering team works at the heart of projects that create lasting positive change across a variety of sectors including renewable energy, power transmission, water, site development, maritime and defence.
We deliver a broad range of small / medium scale and major infrastructure projects. Typical examples include; pumped storage hydro schemes, HVDC transmission infrastructure, onshore & offshore wind developments, coastal resilience schemes, ports and harbour upgrades, major wastewater utility renewals and defence infrastructure.
If you have a preference or interest for any of the sectors or project types mentioned above, please discuss this in your application. However, we equally accept that you might not know at this stage or may be open to a variety of opportunities. The broad range of work that we undertake provides a great environment to explore these areas further.
For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.
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.
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.
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.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
We would ask you to refrain from using AI. Our application process is designed so we can learn about your interests, background and aspirations – and to do this, we want to hear from you directly in your responses.
