Graduate Public Health and Plumbing Engineer - Nottingham

ARUP; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance and Income protecti

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate - Public Health & Plumbing Engineer to join its interdisciplinary building services team in the UK. You will contribute to designing water supply and drainage systems for a range of developments, collaborating with water, mechanical and electrical engineers to create sustainable solutions.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate proficiency with MS Office and coding.

Qualifications

• Master's level in Building Services / Public Health Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and coding.

Responsibilities

• Design water supply, foul and rainwater drainage systems for buildings.
• Incorporate SuDS, water reuse and alternative water sources.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate services.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Coding

Education

Master's degree in Building Services / Public Health Engineering

Job description

Graduate - Public Health & Plumbing Engineer

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

Together with Arup's mechanical and electrical engineers, we provide an integrated building services offering. We also collaborate with water engineers to ensure that plumbing and infrastructure work together, in sympathy with the complete water cycle. Our environmental services team offers our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in a wide range of developments, such as commercial and residential developments, Universities, colleges and schools, hospitals and healthcare buildings, laboratories and research facilities, transport projects, including airports and rail stations, sports facilities and stadia, theatres and performance venues, museums and art galleries, large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres.

Well-designed water supply and foul and sanitation drainage systems are essential to healthy and sustainable buildings. Global water scarcity is on the rise and the design of sustainable water management systems helps save water and the energy associated with its use, from pumping to heating.

You will design efficient water supply, foul and rainwater drainage systems in and around buildings. In addition, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), water reuse and alternative water sources. Fire suppression systems.

https://www.arup.com/services/public-health-engineering/

Is this role right for you?

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

A Master's level (or equivalent) in Building Services / Public Health Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with standard Microsoft Office Suite knowledge and coding

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: 18 December 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.

• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.


• Flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.


• Private medical insurance


• Life assurance


• Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover.


• 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.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

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 contact [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or 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 our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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