Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 6-12 week Summer Internship working on real-life civil engineering projects.
- Gain experience in site development, infrastructure design, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Requires strong maths/science A-Levels and a degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, early application is recommended.
About the Role
This is a 6-12 week Summer Internship where you will work alongside skilled professionals on meaningful projects. You will add value to clients while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You will learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There will be regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and social events.
About the Team
Arup's Civil Engineering teams work on a wide range of projects including masterplanning, public realm enhancements, sustainable urban drainage solutions, earthworks, landscaping and site development for buildings, flooding and coastal risk management, utility co-ordination, water and wastewater treatment, and infrastructure development. They are also involved in data centre design, rail projects, energy initiatives and highway design. Teams engage in projects from initial concept to construction, working with both public and private sector clients.
Typical roles within these projects include sustainable urban drainage engineer, site development engineer, water and wastewater engineer, flood risk/river engineer, highway engineer, utility diversions coordinator or engineering advisory roles.
What You'll Do
Depending on your team, typical day-to-day tasks may include:
- Carrying out assessment, analysis, design, preparing design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Developing infrastructure designs for projects and sites in the urban environment, including large-scale infrastructure, energy, water and wastewater, urban transport (rail and highways), site infrastructure, brownfield redevelopment, buildings projects, public realm, pavements, utilities and drainage design solutions.
- Collaborating with Arup colleagues in other disciplines to develop integrated and sustainable engineering designs.
- Meeting with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders, including site visits.
- Using specialist analysis and design software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bentley MicroStation, InfoDrainage, GIS, ProjectWise, and use of AI/Data/Digital tools to support engineering design.
What We're Looking For
- Strong maths/science-based A Levels / BTechs (or equivalent).
- In your second or third year (if MEng) at university, working towards a strong second-class honours degree in Civil Engineering (or above), preferably with skills in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/MicroStation.
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
- Innovative minds: 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.
- Energy, collaboration, and effective communication are fundamental to our success.
What We Offer
- An attractive total reward package that recognises your contribution.
- Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
- A career in which you can belong, grow and thrive.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
- A wide range of learning opportunities.
- Possibilities to have an impact through the work you do.
- Profit Share is a key part of our reward.
- An approach to flexible working that supports diversity and wellbeing.
Application Process
The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so early application is encouraged.