Graduate - Civil Engineering - Rail

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is a global consultancy recruiting graduates to work on civil engineering and rail projects. The role involves preparing layouts, performing calculations and producing technical reports while collaborating across rail disciplines to deliver practical, coordinated solutions.

The position offers development in civil engineering, rail design and design management with opportunities to work on notable projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and detailed civil/rail layouts.
• Carry out design calculations and technical analysis.
• Develop and assess design options and various options.
• Produce technical studies, reports and project documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Rail civils knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer - Rail

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 multidisciplinary rail team brings together specialists from across civil engineering, rail systems and infrastructure design. Working collaboratively, we deliver high-quality solutions that support the development and improvement of railway infrastructure for our clients and the communities they serve. Your work may include preparing preliminary and detailed engineering layouts, undertaking design calculations and technical analysis, developing and assessing design options, and producing technical studies, reports and project documentation. We focus primarily on providing the civil engineering designs to support the rail systems disciplines, for which you will collaborate with colleagues across all rail disciplines to help create coordinated and practical design solutions. This is an opportunity to further develop your civil engineering, rail design and design management capabilities. Some example rail projects are Network Rail Transpennine Route Upgrade from Manchester to Leeds, Merseyrail extension including Headbolt Lane Station, and Network Rail Eastern Region Development & Design Partnership Framework (DDPF) to support the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).

Some example rail projects are Network Rail Transpennine Route Upgrade from Manchester to Leeds, Merseyrail extension including Headbolt Lane Station, and Network Rail Eastern Region Development & Design Partnership Framework (DDPF) to support the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).

The ideal candidate would have:

• Strong numerical skills with an analytical thought process and strive for technical excellence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.
• Enthusiasm for a career in rail civils, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work.

Is this role right for you?

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

• Understanding of civil engineering design principles, standards and construction methods, with an awareness of the CDM Regulations and their application to design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and specialists across all rail technical disciplines.
• Ability to manage their own tasks with appropriate support from the Rail Civils team.
• Enthusiasm for a career in Rail Civils, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work.
• A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Civil or Structural Engineering.

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. 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. 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.