Graduate - Civil Engineering - Water - Leeds

Arup; Ledston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate - Civil Engineering in Water based in Leeds. You will contribute to drainage and flood risk assessments, water and wastewater engineering, and infrastructure design across projects in the water sector.

You will apply hydraulic modelling and engineering calculations using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders to develop robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Full working rights in the UK required.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessment, analysis, and design, preparing design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with Arup colleagues in other disciplines.
• Meet with clients, national agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders, including site visits.
• Develop and appraise options and support the production of engineering solutions and business cases.
• Use specialist analysis and design software such as InfoDrainage, GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ProjectWise, Navisworks, Flood Modeller, Tuflow, & InfoWorks.

Skills

Drainage & flood risk

Water & wastewater design

Site development

Hydraulic modelling

Engineering calculations

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate - Civil Engineering - Water - Leeds

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 team of engineers, scientists and other professionals, in our Energy, Water and Resources group, work together to assess, supervise and design civil engineering works. We work on a wide range of projects, across a number of sectors, including; water, energy, site development, highways and rail. The projects come in all shapes and sizes, from local projects that shape and impact the places we live and work, to large infrastructure projects of national importance. Our role varies too, from things like flood risk and drainage assessments, to support planning applications, to detailed design of the engineering construction and utility infrastructure.

In this role you will:

• Carry out assessment, analysis, and design, preparing design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with Arup colleagues in other disciplines.
• Meet with clients, national agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders, including site visits.
• Develop and appraise options and support the production of engineering solutions and business cases.
• Use specialist analysis and design software such as: InfoDrainage, GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ProjectWise, Navisworks, Flood Modeller, Tuflow, & InfoWorks.

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.

We are seeking Skills and experience in:

• Drainage and flood risk management;
• Water and wastewater engineering;
• Site development and infrastructure design.
• Hydraulic modelling;
• Engineering calculations and technical reports;
• AutoCAD; Civil 3D; InfoDrainage.

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.

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. 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.