Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 10-12 month Industrial Placement as a Structural Engineer in Bristol.
- Assist with structural calculations, design, modelling, and communication on diverse projects.
- Must be studying towards a 2.1 or above in an Engineering degree and have a passion for structural engineering.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, with early application recommended.
- Placement begins on 1 September 2027.
About the Role
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic placement student to assist our structural engineering team in Bristol.
The Opportunity
Our projects range in scale from the inception of major infrastructure to small alterations, spanning sectors such as transport, commercial, education, healthcare, and science & industry. You will assist in the early stages of projects, potentially designing buildings that are both beautiful and effective with a low carbon footprint.
What You'll Do (10-12 month placement)
- Analysis: Carry out structural calculations, modelling, and engineering analysis using computer and hand methods.
- Design: Develop economical and practical structural engineering solutions that minimise embodied carbon and meet sustainability goals. Build computer models to assess structural behaviour.
- Communication: Effectively communicate through drawings, sketches, digital models, calculations, BIM, meetings, presentations, and written reports.
- Teamwork: Cooperate with and support team members, take and give instructions, solve problems collaboratively, and treat others with respect.
- Learning: Gain practical experience in structural engineering, codes of practice, software, materials, and construction techniques. Understand the roles of other disciplines and people involved in project delivery.
- Planning: Agree deadlines and work effectively with the team.
- Responsibility: Take ownership of your work's quality and timeliness, your learning, and your impact on others.
- Innovation: Find new, better, faster, and cheaper ways of working. Learn international best practices, develop new ideas, and apply scripting and automation.
- Relationship Building: Invest time in developing relationships with your project team, peers, and the wider office. Contribute to team life and build an internal and external network.
- Values & Systems: Work in line with Arup values and use Arup's systems for quality assurance and deliverables.
- Impact Minimisation: Minimise negative environmental and safety impacts in your designs, and encourage clients and collaborators to do the same.
Is this role right for you?
Qualifications & Skills:
- Studying towards a Degree in General, Civil, Structural, Design, or Architectural Engineering, achieving a 2.1 or above.
- Studying, or have studied, an ICE accredited course.
- A passion for structural engineering.
Core Attributes:
- Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Growth seekers: Possess a growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on challenges.
What we offer you
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
- A wide range of learning opportunities.
- Possibilities 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.
Next Steps
Our application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early application is recommended.
Start Date
1 September 2027
Advert Closing Date
12 November 2026