Industrial Placement | Ground Engineering - Birmingham

This is a one-year placement opportunity open to those who are typically part way through their university studies. We recruit people working towards a range of degree level qualifications such as engineering, geology and natural sciences. Your placement may include experience of assessing, investigating and modelling ground conditions, designing foundations, earthworks and tunnels, and remediating land impacted by historical uses including industry and mining. We deliver projects across all markets with a significant volume of water, energy, rail and highways projects alongside site development and buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Desk based review of ground hazards and ground conditions
• Planning and managing ground investigations and surveys
• Data management and interpretation of ground and groundwater conditions
• Analysis and design of a wide variety of ground engineering features, such as foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, contamination remedial works and geological conditions
• Day-to-day collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering jobs across all markets, including highways, rail, water, energy, site development and buildings.

About You

For this opportunity, we are seeking candidates working towards the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Masters level (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences (inc. Geology & Oceanography), Ground/Geotechnical Engineering; Data Science/Engineering
• Geotechnics; Geotechnical Engineering; Geology and Contaminated Land

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.

Important Dates

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.

Advert Closing Date: 18 December 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

What We Offer

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. 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. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.