Placement
Closes in 14 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 10-12 month Industrial Placement in Civil Engineering, focusing on Site Development in Birmingham.
- Gain practical experience in infrastructure design, analysis, and client liaison, using specialist software.
- Must be studying towards a Civil Engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) with relevant software skills.
- Advert closes 12 November 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2027. Early application is advised.
- Arup offers competitive pay, benefits, profit share, and a supportive environment for growth.
About the Role
This is a 10–12-month Industrial Placement where you will work alongside skilled professionals on real-life projects. You will contribute value to clients while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. The role offers opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, build your professional network, attend learning sessions with the leadership team, go on site visits, and participate in social events.
What You'll Do
- Carry out assessment, analysis, and design, preparing design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Develop infrastructure designs for development sites in urban environments, including urban transport, site infrastructure, pavements, utilities, and drainage.
- Collaborate with Arup colleagues across different disciplines.
- Attend meetings with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders, including site visits.
- Utilise specialist analysis and design software such as Infodrainage, GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bentley MicroStation, ProjectWise, ACC, Navisworks, Infraworks, Plant3D, InfoWorks, Python, and Copilot.
What We're Looking For
- Currently studying towards a Bachelors or Masters (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
- Skills in Civil 3D and MicroStation.
- A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Critical thinking and an eagerness to embrace new ideas.
- A growth mindset, keen to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptability and readiness to take on challenges.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Please note: Applications may close earlier than the advertised date due to high applicant volume. Early application is recommended.
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
The application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, and interview. Applications are reviewed as received, so early application is encouraged.