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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake civil engineering design for rail infrastructure projects, including preparing layouts, calculations, and technical studies.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and strong analytical and communication skills.
- The role offers competitive pay, profit share, and comprehensive benefits, with a start date of 1 September 2027.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026; early application is advised.
About the Role
This role is within Arup's multidisciplinary rail team, focusing on civil engineering designs for railway infrastructure. You will collaborate with specialists across various rail disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions.
What You'll Do
- Prepare preliminary and detailed engineering layouts.
- Undertake design calculations and technical analysis.
- Develop and assess design options.
- Produce technical studies, reports, and project documentation.
- Collaborate with colleagues across all rail disciplines to create coordinated design solutions.
- Develop your civil engineering, rail design, and design management capabilities.
Example Projects
- Network Rail Transpennine Route Upgrade (Manchester to Leeds)
- Merseyrail extension (including Headbolt Lane Station)
- Network Rail Eastern Region Development & Design Partnership Framework (DDPF) to support Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR)
What We're Looking For
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Understanding of civil engineering design principles, standards, and construction methods, with an awareness of CDM Regulations.
- Strong numerical skills with an analytical thought process and a drive for technical excellence.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work on your own initiative, be proactive, and take responsibility.
- Enthusiasm for a career in rail civils, with knowledge and understanding of the sector.
- Ability to manage your own tasks with appropriate support.
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.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas.
- Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn.
- Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on challenges.
What We Offer
- 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
- Offer stage
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Early application is recommended as the role may close early due to high applicant volume.