Graduate Civil Engineer (Rail) 2027

Bright Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup, based in Birmingham, is offering a graduate opportunity within the Rail Civils team. You will contribute to real rail infrastructure projects, learn from experienced engineers and build a foundation for a rewarding career.

You will collaborate across disciplines, develop design calculations, and apply standards while delivering work within budgets and timescales. A degree in Civil/Structural/Railway Eng and a trainee mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Railway Engineering or related field.
• Ability to apply engineering judgement to project work; work independently with support; quality outputs; willingness to learn; team collaboration.
• CAD/BIM; use of AI; understanding railway systems/assets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering judgement

Independent work

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD/BIM

AI tools

Job description

See it differently

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.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date.

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, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to 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.

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.