Graduate Engineer - Strategic Water Services

We are looking for a graduate to join our dynamic and growing team who is excited by the challenge of driving innovation, delivering excellence for our clients, influencing the sector both nationally and internationally through our projects and thought leadership, and working in collaborative, diverse teams.

We combine policy, strategy, economics, engineering and asset management expertise to help clients make better long-term decisions. Our work influences national policy, investment decisions and operational strategies across the water sector.

From your first day, you'll work alongside some of the water sector's leading practitioners. We will support your development through professional qualification support, formal training and opportunities to contribute to thought leadership, business development and client engagement.

This position offers the opportunity to work across strategy, regulation, resilience, investment planning, engineering and asset management rather than focusing on a single technical discipline.

You will benefit from collaborating with experts from across Arup's global network and play a role in shaping the future of the water sector.

Working as part of a team, your role will be to help generate advice for city and infrastructure clients on a range of policy, regulatory, asset management and engineering issues.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Enthusiasm for a career in Water, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work.
• Minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree or equivalent in Water, Process Engineering, Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geophysics, OR; Masters or post-graduate Degree in a similar Water related discipline.
• Studying, or have studied, a course accredited by ICE, CIWEM or equivalent.
• Interest in water sector regulation, business planning, price reviews, performance frameworks and long-term investment decisions.
• Motivation to help address climate resilience, environmental improvement, water security, affordability and sustainability challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use and interpret data, evidence and research.
• An appreciation of complex systems and the need to balance technical, environmental, social, economic and regulatory factors.
• Excellent communication skills, with a view to developing these towards eventually working with clients, regulators, partners and colleagues.
• Curiosity, initiative and an organised approach to delivering high-quality work.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• 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.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Key Dates

• You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.
• Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

What We Offer

• Attractive total reward package.
• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• A career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive.
• Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
• A wide range of learning opportunities.
• Possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
• Profit Share is a key part of our reward.
• Flexible working approach.
• Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
• Access to flexible benefits.

Application Process

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.