Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer: Energy, Maritime & Civil Infrastructure

Arup; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Profit share

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in the UK invites graduates to join our Civil and Structural engineering teams. You will work on a diverse range of critical infrastructure projects, gaining hands‑on experience within project delivery teams and collaborating with engineers and specialists.

We support your growth toward Chartered status, provide structured training, mentoring, and exposure to digital engineering tools, BIM awareness, and challenging assignments across sectors.

Qualifications

• Masters level (MEng or MSc) in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical engineering.
• Interest in renewable energy, power transmission, water, maritime, defence or site development sectors.
• Analytical mindset and drive for technical excellence.
• Willingness to develop expertise through training and on‑the‑job learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Gain hands‑on experience in design and delivery of civil works including foundations, earthworks and utilities.
• Use industry tools and develop skills in engineering analysis and design software.
• Contribute to projects advancing UK net‑zero ambitions.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Excel

Digital engineering tools

Education

Masters in Civil Engineering

Masters in Structural Engineering

Masters in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

BIM (ISO 19650)

Job description

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

We are looking for graduate Civil & Structural Engineers who are interested in playing a key role in the design and delivery of critical infrastructure on a diverse range of projects.

Joining Arup is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to gain practical experience across a wide range of projects and sectors, providing extensive and varied learning opportunities for professional growth. You will be embedded within our project delivery teams working closely with a range of staff, from recent graduates to experienced engineers and technical specialists, who will provide you with the support and encouragement required to develop your skills and your career.

Our Civil Engineering team works at the heart of projects that create lasting positive change across a variety of sectors including renewable energy, power transmission, water, site development, maritime and defence. We deliver a broad range of small / medium scale and major infrastructure projects. Typical examples include; pumped storage hydro schemes, HVDC transmission infrastructure, onshore & offshore wind developments, coastal resilience schemes, ports and harbour upgrades, major wastewater utility renewals and defence infrastructure.

If you have a preference or interest for any of the sectors or project types mentioned above, please discuss this in your application. However, we equally accept that you might not know at this stage or may be open to a variety of opportunities. The broad range of work that we undertake provides a great environment to explore these areas further.

In this role you will:

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, environmental specialists, planners and project managers to develop integrated engineering solutions.

Work alongside experienced engineers and gain hands‑on experience in the design and delivery of a variety of civil engineering works, including for example civil & marine structures, foundations, HVDC power transmission and site development infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, roads and utilities.

Use industry‑leading digital tools and develop skills in a range of engineering analysis and design software.

Contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the UK's net‑zero ambitions.

Undertake technical assessments, engineering design calculations, site inspections 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.

Be supported towards becoming professionally qualified and achieving Chartered status with the ICE or IStructE. You will be assigned a Delegated Engineer (DE) and Supervising Civil Engineer (SCE) and be provided with the necessary experience and training to deepen your skills and progress your professional qualifications.

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

Masters level (MEng or MSc) in a relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Ground / Geotechnical Engineering.

Enthusiasm for a career in the renewable energy, power transmission, water, maritime, defence and/or site development sectors, underpinned by knowledge and interest in one or more of these areas.

An analytical thought process and drive for technical excellence.

Creativity and a desire to think beyond the norm.

Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.

A good communicator and proactive team player who thrives working individually and in a team environment.

Interest in and application of digital skills is an advantage.

A willingness to develop expertise through on the job and formal learning, internal research opportunities, and collaboration with colleagues.

Interested in developing your career in Engineering, with a desire to gain Professional Qualification as a Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Structural Engineer, or equivalent

Knowledge of civil engineering, geotechnical, drainage, highway, earthworks, structural, and hydraulic engineering principles.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, technical reporting, and engineering calculation skills.

Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS), Microsoft Excel, and digital engineering tools.

Awareness of BIM and ISO 19650 standards; familiarity with Revit is desirable.

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.
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. 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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