Graduate Civil Engineer - Energy

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Graduate Civil Engineer role in our Newcastle team. You will contribute to planning, design and delivery of energy infrastructure projects, from hydrogen to energy storage, working with experienced specialists and using industry-leading digital tools.

Ideal candidates hold a Masters in Civil Engineering, are recently graduated or on track, and bring knowledge of earthworks, drainage, highways, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS and BIM concepts.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundation in civil design principles and technical reporting.
• Familiarity with digital tools used in civil design (CAD/BIM).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, design and delivery of major energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop civil engineering designs for earthworks, drainage, highways, and site infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Undertake technical assessments, calculations, site investigations and related reports.
• Support training and hands-on project experience to enable net-zero infrastructure.

Education

Masters in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Microsoft Excel

Revit

BIM Awareness (ISO 19650)

Job description

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently ,it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Our Civil Engineering team works at the heart of the energy transition, helping to deliver the infrastructure needed to connect renewable energy and improve the resilience of electricity networks. We support major projects across hydrogen and sustainable fuels, offshore wind, transmission and distribution, energy storage, nuclear, HVDC infrastructure and pumped storage hydro. As a graduate engineer, you will work alongside experienced specialists and gain hands‑on experience in the planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure, including site development, earthworks, drainage, highways and access arrangements. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, use industry-leading digital tools and contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the UK's net‑zero ambitions.

• Contribute to the planning, design and delivery of major energy infrastructure projects, including hydrogen and sustainable fuels, offshore wind, transmission networks, substations, HVDC schemes, nuclear and energy storage developments.
• Support the development of civil engineering designs for earthworks, drainage, highways, access roads, foundations and site infrastructure using industry-leading digital tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, environmental specialists, planners and project managers to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Undertake technical assessments, engineering calculations, site investigations and preparation of reports, drawings and project deliverables.
• Develop professional and technical skills through structured training, mentoring and hands‑on project experience while supporting the delivery of sustainable infrastructure that enables the energy transition.

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes: Masters level in relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management; Ground / Geotechnical Engineering; Structural Engineering.

Skills and experience in Civil Engineering Design Principles; Engineering Drawing Interpretation; AutoCAD; Drainage and Surface Water Design; Earthworks and Highway Design; Technical Report Writing; Data Analysis and Visualisation; Problem Solving and Engineering Calculations. Civil 3D; GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS); Microsoft Excel; BIM Awareness (ISO 19650); Revit (basic understanding);

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full‑time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

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.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027. Advert Closing Date: 16 October 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.

Eligibility:

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

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

Guided by our values, 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, Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover. In addition,you’llhave access to flexible benefitsto 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.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistanceor reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom