Graduate Civil Engineer - Rail

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in Birmingham invites graduates to join the Rail Civils team, working on rail infrastructure projects and delivering designs, calculations and studies. You’ll learn from experienced engineers and contribute to real client work while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Based in our Birmingham office, you’ll apply CAD/BIM and railway knowledge to deliver robust, compliant solutions within budgets and timelines, with opportunities to grow through mentorship and varied projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural or Railway Engineering.
• Ability to apply engineering judgement and work with appropriate support.
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM and AI concepts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Prepare high-quality design calculations and drawings with support as needed.
• Apply design standards and quality processes to produce robust outputs.
• Organise and deliver work within budgets and timescales, flagging changes early.
• Communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

CAD/BIM

AI

Railway systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Railway Engineering

Tools

None

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

Based in our Birmingham office, the Rail Civils team is a collaborative and vibrant group working on a wide range of rail infrastructure projects. Our work includes preparing engineering layouts, developing design options, carrying out calculations and analysis, contributing to technical studies and reports, and collaborating with colleagues across specialist disciplines. Graduates joining the team will have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, learn from experienced engineers and develop the foundations for a rewarding career in rail civils.

You would:

• Collaborate proactively with colleagues across disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions;
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality design calculations and drawings, with support appropriate to your experience;
• Apply relevant design standards and quality processes to produce robust, reliable work;
• Organise and deliver your work within agreed budgets and timescales, communicating early where priorities or requirements change;
• Communicate technical information clearly and inclusively, both verbally and in writing, for a range of audiences.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Railway Engineering
• Ability to apply engineering judgement to project work; ability to work independently with appropriate support; commitment to quality of outputs; willingness to learn; ability to work effectively within a team
• CAD/BIM; use of AI; an appreciation of railway systems/assets

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.

Next Steps

We’ve designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they’re received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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 [e-mail] to let us know if you need anyassistanceor 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 ourinterviewplaces to beallocatedto candidates who havedisclosedthey are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom