Graduate
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake structural calculations, modelling, and design for a variety of built environment projects.
- Requires a degree in Civil, Structural, General or Architectural Engineering (2.1 or above) and a passion for structural engineering.
- The role starts on 1 September 2027 and applications close on 12 November 2026.
- Arup offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, profit share, and opportunities for professional development.
- This is a Graduate role with no visa sponsorship offered.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join Arup as a Graduate Structural Engineer in Leeds. You will be involved in projects ranging from major infrastructure to smaller alterations, contributing to shaping a better world.
What You'll Do
- Analysis: Conduct structural calculations, modelling, and engineering analysis using both computer and hand methods.
- Design: Develop economical, practical structural engineering solutions that minimise embodied carbon and meet sustainability goals. Build computer models to assess structural behaviour.
- Communication: Effectively communicate through drawings, sketches, digital models, calculations, BIM, meetings, presentations, and written reports.
- Teamwork: Cooperate with and support team members, take and give instructions, solve problems collaboratively, and think innovatively.
- Learning: Develop expertise in structural engineering practices, codes, software, materials, and construction techniques, as well as understanding other disciplines involved in project delivery.
- Planning: Agree deadlines and work effectively within the team.
- Responsibility: Take ownership of the quality and timeliness of your work, your professional development, and your impact on others.
- Innovation: Find new, better, faster, and cheaper ways of working, applying scripting, automation, and developing bespoke software and spreadsheets.
- Relationship Building: Invest time in developing relationships with project teams, peers, and the wider office network.
About You
- A degree in Civil, Structural, General or Architectural Engineering, or Engineering Science, with a minimum of a 2.1 classification.
- Completion of, or current study towards, an ICE or IStructE accredited course.
- A genuine passion for structural engineering.
- Full working rights in the UK.
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
- You should be a recent graduate or on track to graduate before employment begins.
- Core Attributes: Changemaker with a passion for sustainability, an innovative thinker, a growth seeker eager to learn, and an adaptable adventurer ready for challenges.
What We Offer
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- Benefits supporting health and wellbeing.
- Extensive learning opportunities.
- Opportunities to make an impact through your work.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits for wellbeing.
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 on receipt.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026