Graduate Civil Engineer - Site Development (5639)
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Opportunity
Arup's Civil Engineering teams excel through the wide-ranging nature of our work, bringing together expertise across numerous disciplines. Our teams engage in projects such as masterplanning, public realm enhancements, sustainable urban drainage solutions, earthworks, landscaping and site development for buildings, flooding and coastal risk management, utility co‑ordination, water and wastewater treatment, and infrastructure development. We are also involved in data centre design, rail projects, energy initiatives, and highway design. From initial concept to construction, our teams contribute at every stage of projects, working with both public and private sector clients.
Our Graduate Engineers take on a variety of roles within these projects. Typical positions include river engineer, coastal engineer, sustainable urban drainage engineer, highway engineer, site development engineer, water and wastewater engineer, and engineering advisory roles. This diversity enables our graduates to gain broad experience and develop specialised skills across the civil engineering sector. We value enthusiasm, collaboration and clear communication and foster an inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are respected.
Our teams deliver sustainable design services that address society’s need to respond to the climate emergency. We help our clients avoid and reduce carbon emissions, manage climate risk, improve natural capital, and enhance the resilience of their infrastructure to better serve communities and the environment.
You will work with a broad range of clients, such as government and transport organisations, the Environment Agency, energy companies, local authorities, contractors, water companies and private developers. You will also undertake site visits and surveys, meet with clients and stakeholders, and collaborate with others both within and outside of Arup.
Day‑to‑Day Tasks
* Carry out assessment, analysis and design, prepare design reports, models, drawings, calculations and specifications.
* Collaborate with Arup colleagues in other disciplines.
* Work with architects, environmental specialists and planners.
* Meet with clients, local authorities and stakeholders, including site visits.
* Specify and analyse survey information and constraints for solution development.
* Develop and appraise options and support the production of engineering solutions and business cases.
* Undertake sustainability reviews, produce low/zero carbon strategies, embodied carbon calculations, carbon implementation plans, material assessments and other sustainability‑related studies.
* Undertake feasibility studies, prepare engineering sketches and technical reports.
* Create digital solutions to manipulate, analyse and report on large and complex datasets.
* Use specialist analysis and design software such as Infodrainage, GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bentley MicroStation, ProjectWise, ACC, Navisworks, Infraworks, Plant3D, InfoWorks, Python and Copilot.
Desired Criteria
* You are studying for (or have already obtained) a degree in Civil Engineering, ideally 2:1 or above.
* You are looking to develop your career in Engineering with a view to obtaining Professional Accreditation.
* You have a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to deliver high quality work for a range of clients.
* You are a good communicator who thrives on working either on your own or in a team environment.
* You are passionate about creating a sustainable future for all and shaping a better world.
* You wish to explore how digital methods and automation can improve and enhance the work we deliver.
Additional Information
We are looking for changemakers, innovative minds, growth seekers and adaptable adventurers. The role is expected to start in September 2026. Advert closing date: 15th November 2025. In the event of high applicant volume, the role may close ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Location preferences: While the role is based at the location specified in the advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. Please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form.
Please note that candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
Eligibility: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.
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