Key Takeaways
- Two-year Graduate GROW Programme supporting transition from student to professional.
- Specialise in digital engineering and automation techniques within the Rail team.
- Requires a 2:2 or above in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, graduating in 2025, 2026, or 2027.
- Applications close on 6th November 2026, but early application is encouraged.
About the Role
Our two-year Graduate GROW Programme supports your transition from student to professional, sitting along client work and real projects from day one. Each graduate’s journey is unique, shaped by their chosen specialism and the variety of projects they contribute to. You will build your technical expertise by contributing to meaningful client engagements and project work, whilst business acumen and professional skills will be developed through centrally delivered graduate cohort training. Although there are no formal rotations, graduates are encouraged and supported by their managers to proactively seek opportunities, to broaden their experience and support their development.
As an engineer joining GROW, you will be given the opportunity to specialise within your chosen discipline of engineering and we ensure you obtain the appropriate experiences that you need to become a technical expert. Being an Engineer at Arcadis is about applying a human filter to all your technical expertise and training, and making an impact through innovation and creativity. During this two-year programme you will develop core engineering and consulting techniques that can be applied while working with our clients in the UK and potentially even some of our international clients around the globe.
Role Accountabilities
As a Graduate Digital Delivery Engineer within our Rail team, you will support the delivery of infrastructure projects by combining civil engineering expertise with digital engineering and automation techniques. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions, applying digital tools and technologies to enhance project delivery, quality and efficiency.
You will help identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows and automate repetitive tasks through the use of programming languages such as Python and other digital solutions. This role provides the opportunity to work across both engineering design and digital innovation, supporting the development of smarter, more efficient ways of delivering projects and creating value for clients.
Qualifications & Experience
- You will be graduating in 2027 or have recently graduated in 2025 or 2026, with at least a 2:2 in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree.
- You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player.
- You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
- Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working).