Graduate Tunnel Engineer: Shape Sustainable Underground

Arup

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Income protection
Profit sharing
Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking a graduate to join its tunnelling team in Birmingham, contributing to underground infrastructure projects from feasibility through construction support. You will perform analyses, develop practical design solutions and work with geotechnical, structural, rail, water and digital disciplines.

The role offers exposure to landmark UK projects, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to grow technical and professional skills within a global consultancy.

Qualifications

  • Recent graduate or on track to graduate from your most recent degree related to the role
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with clear communication
  • Interest in digital skills and design automation is an advantage (e.g., Python)
  • Demonstrable understanding of general bridge and structural behaviour and practical solutions to meet client needs

Responsibilities

  • Undertake engineering analysis, calculations and numerical modelling for design solutions
  • Support the design and delivery of tunnels, shafts, caverns and underground structures
  • Prepare technical reports, drawings and presentations for colleagues and clients
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geotechnical, structural, rail, water and digital engineering
  • Participate in site visits and construction support activities

Skills

Soil mechanics and geotechnics
Numerical skills
Analytical thinking
Creativity
Self‑initiative
Verbal and written communication
Python / digital skills
AutoCAD / MicroStation

Education

Recent graduate or on track to graduate

Tools

Microsoft
AutoCAD/MicroStation
Plaxis; Rhino; UDEC

Job description

Arup is seeking a graduate to join its tunnelling team in Birmingham, contributing to underground infrastructure projects from feasibility through construction support. You will perform analyses, develop practical design solutions and work with geotechnical, structural, rail, water and digital disciplines.

The role offers exposure to landmark UK projects, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to grow technical and professional skills within a global consultancy.

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