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Graduate Engineer - Intelligent Mobility

Arup
Competitive
London

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Work on designing intelligent transport systems, connected vehicles, and EV charging infrastructure.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
  • Applications close on 12 November 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2027.
  • This role does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have full working rights in the UK.

About the Role

Within our Intelligent Mobility business, our goal is to prepare clients for a new era of user-focussed mobility and create environments where more people can enjoy integrated, seamless journeys. We work with governments, industry, and investors to use data and technology to reimagine mobility.

We focus on operational needs and user requirements, using data analytics, transport expertise, and technology to make journeys more efficient and enjoyable. Our goal is to create safe, sustainable, and efficient transport systems by considering entire journeys across all modes of transport.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing intelligent transport systems for highways and tunnels, optimizing performance through advanced traffic management.
  • Developing transport system specifications and standards, with a focus on traffic control, communications, and information systems.
  • Conducting feasibility studies for zero-emission buses.
  • Leading the largest trial of connected and self-driving vehicles in the UK.
  • Supporting the rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Points across the strategic road network in England.
  • Designing traffic signal and parking guidance systems to keep traffic moving.
  • Creating electronic payment systems for tolling, road pricing, and smart public transport ticketing.
  • Translating technical recommendations into real-world transport solutions and project deliverables.
  • Reviewing project documentation, codes, and standards to support the preparation of reports, presentations, drawings, and sketches.
  • Researching future mobility solutions supporting the development of feasibility studies.
  • Capturing and developing requirements for multimodal transportation systems.

Entry Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Geography & Geospatial Science; Mechanical Engineering.
  • Interest in CAD - AutoCAD or Microstation.
  • 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, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.
  • A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
  • Critical thinking, embracing new ideas and challenging the status quo.
  • A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptability and readiness to take on challenges.

Benefits

  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
  • Wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Profit Share scheme.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Life assurance.
  • Accident insurance.
  • Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits for wellbeing.

Important Dates

  • Start Date: 1 September 2027
  • Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Please note: Early application is recommended as the role may close ahead of the advertised closing date due to high applicant volume.