Key Takeaways
- Undertake site visits, structural surveys, and design work for water structures and dams projects.
- Requires a minimum Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) and a desire for professional accreditation.
- Must have full UK working rights; visa sponsorship is not provided.
- Applications close on 18 December 2026, with an early application recommended.
- Start date is 1 September 2027.
About the Role
The Water Structures and Dams team delivers resilient infrastructure within the water sector, working on projects ranging from dams and flood defences to clean water and wastewater treatment. The team focuses on creating efficient and sustainable designs that address the climate emergency, helping clients reduce carbon emissions, manage climate risk, and improve infrastructure resilience.
This role involves working on new-build and remedial works projects from concept to asset management, for both public and private sector clients. You will collaborate with internal disciplines and external bodies, including water companies, local authorities, and the Environment Agency.
Typical Day-to-Day Tasks:
- Site visits for inspections, surveys, and construction supervision.
- Conducting assessments, option appraisals, analysis, and design.
- Preparing sketches, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
- Completing structural and hydraulic calculations using specialist software (GSA/Robot/Adsec/Grasshopper/Rhino/AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bentley MicroStation).
- Solving practical buildability problems in liaison with contractors and suppliers.
- Collaborating with colleagues in disciplines such as landscape architecture, civil and geotechnical engineering, and flood modelling.
- Meeting with clients, contractors, suppliers, national agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
Is this role right for you?
Entry Requirements:
- A Minimum Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering; Ground / Geotechnical Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- A desire to develop a career in Engineering with a view to obtaining Professional Accreditation.
- Full working rights in the country of application.
- 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.
Key Attributes:
- Changemakers: 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 challenges.
Key Dates:
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 18 December 2026
Please note, applications may close early due to high volume. Early application is recommended.
Eligibility
- Visa Sponsorship: Not offered for this role. You must have permanent UK work rights.
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.
- Opportunities for professional development and making an impact.
Next Steps
- The application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage.
- Applications are reviewed as received; apply early.
- Contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com for assistance or reasonable adjustments.