Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 10-12 month Industrial Placement in Civil Engineering, focusing on Site Development in Sheffield.
- Gain practical experience by working on real projects, collaborating with professionals, and using specialist software.
- Ideal for an undergraduate in Civil Engineering with skills in Civil 3D and MicroStation, and a passion for sustainable development.
- The role is a stepping-stone to future opportunities at Arup, with a start date of 1 September 2027.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended.
About the Role
This is a 10–12-month Industrial Internship 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.
This placement is designed as a stepping-stone to future opportunities at Arup, with the aim of welcoming interns back for further internships or graduate positions.
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.
- Meet 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
- An undergraduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Skills in Civil 3D and MicroStation.
- A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Critical thinking skills and an openness to new ideas.
- A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptability and readiness to take on challenges.
Key Information
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Duration: 10–12 months
- Location: Sheffield
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 (for permanent members).
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover (for permanent members).
- 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 as received, and the role may close early due to high applicant volume.