Graduate - Civil Engineering - Energy

Arup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Job summary

Arup is seeking graduates for their Civil Engineering team, focusing on energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work with experienced engineers to plan, design and deliver civil infrastructure, including earthworks, drainage, highways and site access.

You will gain hands-on experience and use industry-leading digital tools. We offer structured training, mentoring and opportunity to contribute to renewable energy networks, substations and HVDC schemes as part of the energy

Qualifications

• Masters level in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Ground/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering.
• Civil Engineering design principles, interpretation of drawings, AutoCAD and GIS fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, BIM and ISO 19650; experience with Revit a plus.
• Strong data analysis, engineering calculations and technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to earthworks, drainage, highways and site development design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and use digital tools for project deliverables.
• Undertake technical assessments, calculations, and site investigations; prepare reports and drawings.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design Principles

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

AutoCAD

Geotechnical Engineering Fundamentals

Drainage and Surface Water Design

Earthworks and Highway Design

Structural Engineering Fundamentals

Technical Report Writing

Data Analysis and Visualisation

Problem Solving and Engineering Calcul

Civil 3D

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Microsoft Excel

BIM Awareness (ISO 19650)

Revit (basic understanding)

Education

Masters degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Revit

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

See it differently - Early Careers at Arup

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

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 offshore wind, transmission and distribution, energy storage, 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 offshore wind, transmission networks, substations, HVDC schemes 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.

https://www.arup.com/services/civil-engineering/

https://www.arup.com/markets/energy/energy-storage/

https://www.arup.com/markets/energy/transmission-distribution/

Is this role right for you?

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; Geotechnical Engineering Fundamentals; Drainage and Surface Water Design; Earthworks and Highway Design; Structural Engineering Fundamentals; 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.

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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