Placement
Closes in 14 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 10-12 month Industrial Placement as a Structural Engineer.
- Gain hands-on experience in structural analysis, design, communication, and teamwork on diverse projects.
- Be studying towards a relevant Engineering degree (2.1 or above) and have a passion for structural engineering and sustainability.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended.
- Placement starts on 1 September 2027.
About the Role
This is a 10-12 month Industrial Placement for a Structural Engineer.
What You'll Do
As a placement student, you will assist our structural engineering team with a wide variety of projects, ranging in scale from major infrastructure to small alterations. You will gain experience in:
- Analysis: Performing structural calculations, modelling, and engineering analysis using both computer and hand methods.
- Design: Developing economical, practical, and sustainable structural engineering solutions that minimise embodied carbon and meet project goals. This includes building computer models to monitor structural behaviour.
- Communication: Effectively communicating designs and ideas through drawings, sketches, digital models, calculations, presentations, and written reports.
- Teamwork: Cooperating with and supporting team members, taking and giving instructions, and collaboratively solving problems.
- Learning: Understanding the practice of structural engineering, codes of practice, software, materials, and construction techniques, as well as other disciplines involved in project delivery.
- Planning: Agreeing deadlines and working effectively within the team.
- Responsibility: Taking ownership of your work quality, timely delivery, professional development, and impact on others.
- Innovation: Finding new, better, faster, and cheaper ways of working, including applying scripting, automation, and developing bespoke software.
- Relationship Building: Developing professional relationships within your project team, the office, and externally.
- Values and Systems: Working in line with Arup's values and systems for quality assurance and deliverables.
- Sustainability and Safety: Minimising negative environmental and safety impacts in designs and encouraging clients and collaborators to do the same.
About You
We are looking for students studying towards a Degree in General, Civil, Structural, Design or Architectural Engineering, with a predicted or achieved grade of 2.1 or above. An ICE accredited course is also preferred.
You should have:
- A passion for structural engineering.
- A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Innovative thinking and the ability to challenge the status quo.
- A growth mindset with a desire to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptability and readiness to take on challenges.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Mentorship towards professional qualification.
- Opportunities for learning and professional development.
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- A competitive and fair total reward package.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Profit Share (for permanent members).
- Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, including Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover (for permanent members).
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Please note: Applications are reviewed as received, and the role may close before the advertised date. Early application is recommended.