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Graduate Civil Engineer - Transport

Arup
Competitive
Cardiff

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Work on diverse civil engineering projects, including roads, public realm, and multi-disciplinary infrastructure.
  • Learn new skills, use specialist software, and collaborate with clients and teams.
  • Must have full working rights in the UK and be on track to graduate from a relevant degree.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including profit share and private medical insurance.
  • Application deadline: 12 November 2026. Early application is recommended.

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 our Civil Engineering team, working on diverse 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 large-scale, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle, from concept to construction, for both public and private sector clients.

Sustainability is central to our work, focusing on maximizing existing assets and delivering low-carbon solutions. This role involves project delivery in Civil Engineering, Roads and Streets, and multi-disciplinary infrastructure, potentially including Aviation, Rail, Water, and Energy projects.

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.
  • Utilize specialist analysis and design software to support the design process.
  • Collaborate with wider project teams, specialists, and clients through effective communication.
  • Contribute to creating a sustainable future and Shaping a Better World.
  • Apply digital methods and automation, such as machine learning, to enhance work delivery.

Is this role right for you?

Qualifications, skills and attributes sought:

  • Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or Structural Engineering background.
  • Proficiency in 2D or 3D design software (e.g., AutoCAD).
  • Experience in engineering assessment and analysis (e.g., hydraulic modelling, soil mechanics, structural analysis).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

To be considered, your application must include:

  • A copy of your academic transcript.
  • Full working rights in the country of application.
  • No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
  • Be recently graduated or on track to graduate from your most recent degree before employment starts.

Core attributes:

  • Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
  • Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas.
  • Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on challenges.

Start Date: 1 September 2027

Eligibility:

  • You must have full working rights in the UK and permanent eligibility without sponsorship.

What we offer you

  • A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
  • Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
  • A Profit Share scheme.
  • Support for health and wellbeing.
  • A wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits for wellbeing.

Next Steps

Our application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage. Applications are reviewed as received, so early application is recommended.