Key Takeaways
- Undertake water engineering projects from strategy to detailed design, focusing on flood risk, water resilience, and wastewater infrastructure.
- Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Water, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, with full UK working rights.
- Start date: 1 September 2027.
- Application closing date: 18 December 2026.
- Arup offers competitive pay, profit share, and comprehensive benefits for a career in sustainable development.
About the Role
Arup's consultancy and design skills shape a full spectrum of water solutions. We see water in context. From delivering water infrastructure to advising on natural catchments, we consider commercial, economic, environmental and social implications.
Arup's global reach and keen insight into the entire water cycle, and our practical experience in contrasting climates and conditions, brings oversight to our work in water – including infrastructure design and engineering, asset management, flood mitigation, sustainable water management, water strategies and research.
All-round thinking is the product of our specialist water engineers, project managers, consultants and environmental and water scientists working seamlessly together – and in partnership with clients.
Water Team
Our water team works across the entire water sector, supporting projects from strategy, feasibility and optioneering to detailed design and commissioning. With a multidisciplinary approach, we offer comprehensive solutions across flood risk management, water resilience, catchment science and management, wastewater infrastructure and treatment and integrated drainage modelling. We are committed to delivering sustainable, resilient, and innovative cost-effective outcomes. We support our clients at all stages in the project lifecycle deploying digital solutions and automation to deliver class leading solutions. Our projects range from rural catchment studies with local partners right up to mega infrastructure projects such as Thames Water's White Horse Reservoir.
About You
We are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
- Enthusiasm for a career in Water, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work.
- Minimum of a Bachelors in Water, Civil and/or Environmental Engineering OR; Masters or post-graduate Degree in a similar Water related discipline.
- Studying, or have studied an ICE or CIWEM accredited course, if applicable.
- A good understanding of the theoretical approach and practical application within the Water sector.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of common software and digital tools, and demonstrate an ability to learn new software within a working environment.
- Additional experience with coding languages, digital development, and use of specialist software would be an advantage.
- Have an analytical thought process.
- Contribute to improve our existing ways of working; new ideas, tools, process.
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.
You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.
What We Offer
- 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 to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing.