Key Takeaways
- Assist with the planning and design of maritime and coastal infrastructure projects.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended.
- Must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without sponsorship.
About the Role
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment.
The Opportunity
Join a team working on diverse projects including port developments/upgrades, coastal protection schemes, river transport, decarbonisation studies, and waterfront developments. You will often play a key role in large-scale, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, primarily in the ports, coastal, and energy sectors. The team is involved in projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction for public and private sector clients.
Energy, collaboration, and effective communication are fundamental as teams often act as integrators or facilitators, working closely with internal specialists and external bodies.
What You'll Do
- Assist with the planning and design of port infrastructure, waterborne transport facilities, coastal protection, waterfront developments, and other water-sited infrastructure.
- Produce reports, presentations, drawings, calculations, specifications, Feasibility Studies, and Business Cases.
- Work with a broad range of clients including investors, port authorities, the Environment Agency, energy companies, Local Authorities, and contractors.
- Undertake site visits and surveys, meet with clients and stakeholders, and collaborate with colleagues within and outside Arup.
Is this role right for you?
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
- Enthusiasm for a career in Maritime, underpinned by some knowledge and understanding of the ports and coastal sectors.
- Some understanding of civil and coastal engineering, including geotechnics, environment, structures, and coastal processes.
- A passion for sustainability and decarbonisation of maritime infrastructure.
- An analytical thought process and/or a systems thinking approach.
- The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive.
- Programming experience with coding languages.
- Experience with computer-aided design, GIS, structural design, and other relevant software.
Core Attributes:
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 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.
Eligibility
- You must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without sponsorship.
What we offer you
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, including:
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Accident insurance
- Income protection cover
- Access to flexible benefits.
Application Process
- Online application
- Psychometric testing
- Application review
- Case study
- Interview
- Offer stage
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.