Key Takeaways
- Graduate Civil Engineer role in Transport with Arup in Cardiff.
- Requires a relevant bachelor's degree and an interest in areas like Highways Engineering and Sustainability.
- Advert closes 12 November 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2027.
- Offers competitive pay, profit share, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.
- No visa sponsorship available; requires full UK working rights.
About the Role
This role is within Arup's Civil Engineering team, focusing on Transport projects. The team works on a variety of projects including roads and streets, public realm design, sustainable urban drainage, utilities co-ordination, water and wastewater treatment, and energy-related projects. You will be involved in projects throughout their lifecycle, from concept to construction, for both public and private sector clients.
Sustainability is a key focus, with an emphasis on using existing assets and delivering low-carbon solutions.
What You'll Do
- Learn new skills and deliver high-quality work for a range of clients.
- Carry out assessments, analysis, and design from initial due diligence through to construction.
- Utilise specialist analysis and design software.
- Collaborate with wider project and Arup teams, as well as specialists and clients.
- Apply digital methods and automation, including tools like machine learning.
About You
We are looking for candidates with:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering or Ground/Geotechnical Engineering.
- Interest in Transportation, Highways Engineering, Hydrology and Hydraulics, Engineering Mathematics, Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Drainage Design, Sustainability, and Flood Risk.
- Full working rights in the UK.
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
- Recent graduation or on track to graduate before employment starts.
We also value:
- A passion for sustainable development.
- Innovative thinking and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- A growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
- Adaptability and a readiness to take on challenges.
What We Offer
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- A Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, including Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Application Process
The application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, and interview.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Please note: Applications are reviewed as received, and the role may close early. Early application is recommended.