Placement
Closes in 14 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake rail engineering tasks including assessment, analysis, and design using specialist software.
- Work towards a Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Project & Programme Management qualification.
- Placement role based in Bristol, starting 1 September 2027.
- Applications close 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended.
- Arup offers competitive pay, profit share, and comprehensive benefits.
About the Role
This is an Industrial Placement opportunity for a Rail Engineer in Bristol.
What You'll Do
As part of the Transport Group, you will work on large multi-disciplinary projects from feasibility to construction. Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out assessment, analysis, and design.
- Preparing feasibility studies, design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Collaborating with Arup colleagues in other disciplines, landscape architects, environmental specialists, and planners.
- Meeting with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Conducting site visits.
- Using specialist analysis and design software such as Microdrainage/Infodrainage, GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bently MicroStation, ProjectWise, Navisworks.
About You
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Working towards a Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Project & Programme Management qualification.
- Proficient in 2D or 3D design software, such as AutoCAD or similar.
- Skilled in engineering assessment and analysis.
- Possess strong communication and presentation skills.
- Passionate about sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Innovative thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Eager to learn and explore new ways of working (growth mindset).
- Adaptable and ready to take on challenges.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Please note: Applications may close before the advertised date due to high 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.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits for wellbeing.