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. The Opportunity Arup 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 risk and alleviation, flooding and coastal risk management schemes, river restoration, utilities co-ordination, water and wastewater treatment 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 Engineers work in diverse roles such as river and coastal and maritime engineering, dams and reservoirs, sustainable urban drainage, green infrastructure, tunnels, brownfield regeneration, site development, water or wastewater infrastructure and treatment, offshore wind structural and geotechnical design, renewables engineering advisory including floating offshore wind, tidal and hydrogen projects. 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. On this 6–12-week Summer Internship, 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, supporting the preparation of design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications. Collaborating with Arup colleagues in other disciplines Working with landscape architects, environmental specialists, and planners. Involvement in meetings 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. Partaking in 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 Microdrainage/Infodrainage, GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bently MicroStation, ProjectWise, Navisworks, Flood Modeller, Tuflow, DHI packages, InfoWorks, Orcaflex, Python, LS-DYNA. Joining Arup is an excellent opportunity for a Summer Intern to gain experience across a diverse range of projects and sectors, providing a platform to begin your professional journey and develop the skills, knowledge, and networks that will shape your future career. Is this role right for you? We're looking for candidates with curiosity, personal drive and technical know-how. If you can combine these skills with an understanding of and willingness to learn about the Civil Engineering sector, and you have a desire to deliver excellent services for clients, we'd like to hear from you. We're Looking For The Following Qualifications, Attributes And Skills Partly completed a degree in Civil Engineering or relevant Engineering degree, expecting a 2:1 or above Enthusiasm for a career in Civil Engineering, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work Strong numerical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills A good communicator who thrives on working either on your own or in a team environment Drive for technical excellence and an analytical thought process Creativity and a desire to think beyond the norm Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility. Have a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to deliver high quality work for a range of Clients 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 We're Looking For 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. You should be able to start this opportunity in Summer 2026. Advert closing date: 6th January 2026 Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended. 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