Graduate
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Prepare blast engineering analysis and design of structural and façade systems.
- Requires a Masters degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a 2:1/60% or above.
- Start date of 1 September 2027 with an advert closing date of 12 November 2026.
- Arup offers competitive pay, profit share, and comprehensive benefits.
- No visa sponsorship is available; applicants must have full working rights in the UK.
About the Role
This is an opportunity for a Graduate Blast Engineer to join our Resilience, Security and Risk practice.
What you'll be doing:
- Prepare blast engineering analysis and design of structural and façade systems.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, cost consultants, project managers) to integrate design solutions.
- Develop design bases and prepare designs within a risk-based framework, often working outside mandatory codes of practice.
- Work with threat specialists to assist clients in developing design requirements and manage client relationships.
- Develop Hostile Vehicle Mitigation strategies.
Training and Development:
- Comprehensive training system to apply university degree theory to blast engineering.
- Support towards a professional qualification.
Entry Requirements:
- Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Structural Engineering with Architecture, on track to achieve a 2:1/60% or above.
- Excellent written, verbal and sketch communication skills.
- Interest/experience in Fluid Dynamics, Structural Dynamics, Post-elastic non-linear Structural Response.
- Strong understanding of Structural Behaviour and philosophy of Structural Design.
- Full working rights in the UK.
- 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 before employment starts.
- Passion for sustainable development.
- Critical thinking and embracing new ideas.
- Growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
- Adaptability and readiness to take on challenges.
Key Dates:
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
What Arup Offers:
- Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
- A career where you can belong, grow and thrive.
- Benefits supporting health and wellbeing.
- Wide range of learning opportunities.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits.
Application Process:
- Online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview.
- Early application is recommended as applications are reviewed as received.
- We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.