Placement
Closes in 14 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake Civil Engineering tasks on transport infrastructure projects, including roads, streets, and multi-disciplinary projects.
- Gain practical experience and develop skills in design, analysis, and assessment within a global consultancy.
- Be working towards a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, on track for a 2:1 or above.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, with early application recommended.
- This is a paid industrial placement with a competitive total reward package.
About the Role
This is an industrial placement opportunity for a Civil Engineer within the Transport team in Cardiff.
What You'll Do
- Learn new skills and deliver high-quality work for a range of Clients.
- Carry out assessments, analysis, and design from initial due diligence stages through to construction.
- Collaborate within wider project and Arup teams and specialists through good communication skills.
- Contribute to creating a sustainable future and Shaping a Better World.
- Explore digital methods and automation, such as machine learning, to improve and enhance work delivery.
About the Team
The Civil Engineering team works on a variety of projects including roads and streets, public realm design, sustainable urban drainage, utilities co-ordination, water and wastewater treatment, and energy-related projects. They often play a key role in large-scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, involved from concept to construction for public and private sector clients. Sustainability is central to their project delivery, focusing on making best use of existing assets and delivering low-carbon solutions.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
- Proficiency in 2D or 3D design software (e.g., AutoCAD).
- Experience with engineering assessment and analysis (e.g., hydraulic modelling, soil mechanics, structural analysis).
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Core Attributes:
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge.
What We Offer
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
- A wide range of learning opportunities.
- Opportunities to make an impact through your work.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits.
Application Process
- Online application
- Psychometric testing
- Application review
- Case study
- Interview
- Offer stage
Key Dates
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
- Early application is recommended as the role may close early due to high applicant volume.