Key Takeaways
- Work as a Graduate Structural Engineer on diverse projects, contributing to a sustainable future.
- Requires a 2.1 or above in a relevant engineering degree and a passion for structural engineering.
- The role starts on 1 September 2027, with an application closing date of 12 November 2026.
- Arup offers a competitive package including profit share, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.
- You must have full working rights in the UK; visa sponsorship is not provided.
About the Role
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from major infrastructure to smaller alterations, with a focus on shaping a better world. You will be part of a UK office connected to the global Arup network, providing a supportive yet technically challenging environment. You will be mentored towards professional qualification and career growth.
What You'll Do
- Analysis: Conduct structural calculations, modelling, and engineering analysis using computer and hand methods.
- Design: Develop economical, practical structural engineering solutions that minimize embodied carbon and meet sustainability goals. Monitor building behaviour through computer and structural models.
- Communication: Effectively communicate through drawings, sketches, digital models, calculations, BIM, meetings, presentations, and written reports.
- Teamwork: Cooperate with and support team members, solve problems collaboratively, and treat others with respect.
- Learning: Gain expertise in structural engineering practices, codes, software, materials, and construction techniques, as well as other project disciplines.
- Planning: Agree on deadlines and work effectively within the team.
- Responsibility: Take ownership of work quality, timely delivery, personal learning, professional development, and impact on others.
- Innovation: Find new, efficient ways of working, learn international best practices, develop new ideas, and apply scripting and automation.
- Relationship Building: Invest time in developing relationships with project teams, peers, and the wider office.
Entry Requirements
- Degree in Civil, Structural, General or Architectural Engineering, or Engineering Science, at 2.1 or above.
- Studying, or have studied, an ICE or IStructE accredited course.
- A passion for structural engineering.
- Full working rights in the UK.
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
- Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, before employment starts.
- Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas.
- Growth seekers: Eagerness to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: Readiness to take on challenges.
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.
What We Offer
- A career in which you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
- A wide range of learning opportunities.
- Profit Share.
- 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. Applications are reviewed as received, so early application is encouraged.