Graduate - Civil Engineering - Water

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is seeking a graduate to join the Water and Flood Risk team in Newcastle. You will contribute to planning, design and delivery of resilient water infrastructure across the UK, working with engineers, environmental specialists and digital teams.

The role focuses on flood risk assessment, drainage design and hydraulic modelling using tools like TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and InfoWorks, with opportunities to engage with clients and regulators and develop a broad range of professional skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Maritime/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable with technical and numerical data.
• Experience or exposure to water/environment engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out flood risk, drainage and water engineering assessments, analyses and design; produce reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop and appraise engineering options; support business case development and planning applications; contribute to detailed designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Utilise GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D and hydraulic/modelling software to analyse data and support design decisions.
• Communicate technical information clearly via reports and presentations; participate in meetings and site visits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Communication of technical information

Collaborative working

Adaptable mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Maritime/Structural Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Programming (Python/VBA/R)

Job description

The Opportunity

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.

Our Water and Flood Risk team helps clients plan, design and deliver resilient infrastructure that manages the challenges of flooding, climate change water management, water supply and wastewater treatment. We work on a wide range of projects across the UK, including flood alleviation schemes, river restoration, sustainable drainage, hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and major infrastructure developments. Our team combines engineering, environmental and digital expertise to help clients make informed decisions, delivering solutions that provide benefits for communities, the environment and the economy. We work closely with colleagues across civil engineering, environment, planning and digital teams, giving graduates the opportunity to develop a broad range of technical and professional skills.

The team are typically involved in:

• Carrying out flood risk, drainage and water engineering assessments, analysis and design, producing technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Developing and appraising engineering options, undertaking feasibility studies, supporting the production of business cases, planning applications and sustainable solutions for clients, and carrying out detailed engineering design of solutions.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including civil engineers, landscape architects, environmental specialists, ecologists, geotechnical engineers and geomorphologists.
• Engaging with clients, regulators, local authorities and other stakeholders, including attending meetings and site visits, to understand project requirements and constraints.
• Using digital engineering tools and specialist software, including GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, various structural analysis tools, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoDrainage, InfoWorks, to analyse data, develop models and support engineering design.

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

• A Bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering; Maritime Engineering; Structural Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills & the ability to work with technical and numerical data;
• Understanding of engineering associated with the water environment; Experience of flood risk assessment, drainage design, river engineering, coastal engineering, water supply, water treatment or water resources projects advantageous.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications is essential. Experience of hydraulic or flood modelling software (e.g TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks.); AutoCAD and /or Civil3D; or Programming or scripting skills (such as Python, VBA or R) would be desirable.

Ability to communicate technical information clearly through reports, presentations and discussions

• Collaborative working and stakeholder engagement skills

Willingness to work towards professional accreditation (ICE and/or CIWEM).

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must 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.

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.

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom