Graduate Tunnelling Engineer

Arup; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Job summary

Arup invites applications for a Graduate Tunnelling Engineer to join the UK-based Tunnelling and Underground Structures team. You will participate in feasibility studies, design calculations and multidisciplinary collaboration across geotechnical, structural, rail and water disciplines.

The role offers exposure to high-profile projects such as HS2 and major infrastructure developments, with site visits and construction support as part of the early career experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical principles.
• Experience with geotechnical modelling and tunnel design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake engineering analysis, calculations and numerical modelling for tunnels and underground structures.
• Support the design and delivery of tunnels, shafts and caverns from feasibility to detailed design.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, drawings and client presentations.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnics

Engineering mathematics

Statistics

Tunnel design

Shaft design

FEA

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Ground / Geotechnical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plaxis

UDEC

Rhino

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Graduate Tunnelling 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

Our Tunnelling and Underground Structures team delivers some of the most complex and high-profile underground infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally. We work across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support, providing expertise in tunnels, shafts, caverns, underground stations, utility infrastructure and major transportation systems.

Our current portfolio includes nationally significant projects such as HS2, The Woodsmith Mine, the Great Grid Partnership, and the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). These projects provide opportunities to work on a diverse range of engineering challenges, including long-distance tunnels, deep shafts, underground logistics infrastructure, water conveyance tunnels and major utility corridors. By being involved in these landmark projects, graduates gain exposure to innovative tunnelling methods, multidisciplinary collaboration and the delivery of critical infrastructure that supports sustainable transport, energy security and water resilience for future generations.

Undertake engineering analysis, calculations and numerical modelling, applying geotechnical, structural and civil engineering principles to develop safe, practical and innovative design solutions.

Support the design and delivery of tunnels, shafts, caverns and other underground structures, working on projects from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support.
Prepare technical reports, design documentation, drawings and presentations, communicating engineering concepts clearly to colleagues and clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geotechnical, structural, rail, water and digital engineering disciplines, contributing to integrated project solutions and client outcomes. Gain experience on major infrastructure projects with opportunities to participate in site visits and construction support activities.

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, Ground / Geotechnical Engineering; Structural Engineering.
• Skills and experience interested in Microsoft, AutoCAD.
• Technical skills: Soil mechanics and geotechnics, Engineering mathematics and statistics. software: Plaxis, UDEC, Rhino,
• Technical skills: tunnel design, shaft design, finite element analysis

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

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, 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.