Key Takeaways
- Graduate Civil Engineer role in Water Infrastructure in Manchester.
- Involves designing and delivering resilient water infrastructure projects, including flood defences and wastewater treatment.
- Requires a Civil Engineering degree (2:1 or above) and a passion for sustainability.
- Start date is 1 September 2027, with an advert closing date of 12 November 2026.
- No visa sponsorship is offered; candidates must have full working rights in the UK.
About the Role
This role is for a Graduate Civil Engineer in the Water Infrastructure team based in Manchester.
The Team
The Water Infrastructure team designs and delivers resilient infrastructure within the water sector, focusing on areas such as clean water pipelines, wastewater treatment, flood defences, and sustainable urban environments. They combine technical expertise and creativity to solve complex challenges and shape a built environment that supports communities and a low-carbon future.
What You'll Do
As a graduate water engineer, your responsibilities may include:
- Carrying out assessment, analysis, and design, preparing reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Collaborating with various Arup specialists, including landscape architects, environmental scientists, geomorphologists, and other engineering disciplines.
- Meeting with clients, national agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders, including site visits.
- Specifying and analysing survey information and constraints for solution development.
- Developing and appraising options and supporting the production of engineering solutions and business cases.
- Conducting sustainability reviews, producing low/zero carbon strategies, embodied carbon calculations, and materials assessments.
- Undertaking feasibility studies and preparing technical reports.
- Creating digital solutions for data analysis and reporting.
- Using specialist software such as InfoDrainage, InfoWorks, GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bently MicroStation, ProjectWise, Navisworks, Flood Modeller, and Tuflow.
What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you should:
- Hold a degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline, expecting a 2:1 or above.
- Be looking to develop your career in engineering with a view to obtaining professional accreditation.
- Have a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to deliver high-quality work.
- Be a good communicator who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
- Have a passion for creating a sustainable future.
- Wish to explore how digital methods and automation can improve and enhance work.
- Have full working rights in the UK.
- Have no more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
- Be recently graduated, or on track to graduate, before employment starts.
What We Offer
- Support for professional development and progression towards professional qualifications.
- A competitive total reward package, including profit share.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing, such as private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits.
- A flexible working approach.
- The opportunity to work on ambitious projects and make a positive impact.
Application Process
The application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage. Early application is recommended as applications are reviewed as received.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026