Industrial Placement - Bridge & Civil Structures

Arup; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom invites you to an Industrial Placement in Bridges & Civil Structures. You will join an expert team on UK and international transport, energy and water projects, mentored by a Senior Engineer who assigns design tasks and trains you in our software tools.

From day one you will contribute to the delivery of calculations, models and specifications, moving from early concept to detailed design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Interest in digital skills and design automation.

Responsibilities

• You will be assigned to a project under the direction of a Senior Engineer who will assign design tasks and teach you the software and tools.
• Deliver effective solutions and professional services for varied, high-profile clients across transport, energy and water sectors.
• From concept through to detailed design, deliver calculations, models and specifications, and assist with refurbishment of major bridges.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Python

Grasshopper

Rhino

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Industrial Placement - Bridges & Civil Structures

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

We have a wide portfolio of exciting UK and International projects working in the transport, energy and water sectors. Our clients include Government Agencies, Local Authorities, Contractors and Developers. We undertake every aspect of bridge design, assessment management and construction planning from architectural pedestrian bridges through to long span cable supported bridges on projects such as the Keel Crossing, Gull Wing Bridge, Francis Scott Key Bridge and High Speed 2. We also undertake the design and construction planning of metro underground stations, tunnel shafts and portals, cut and cover tunnels and underground pumping stations. Arup London Bridges and Civil Structures team affords opportunities to directly influence and solve a range of challenging problems in a diverse range of environments.

From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported. You will be assigned to work on a project under the direction of a Senior Engineer who will assign design tasks to you and support you; we will teach you the software and tools that we have developed and provide you with opportunities to showcase your talent.

As the industry rapidly transforms using digital technology, we aim to be the leading digital consultancy in the built environment. In Bridges and Civil Structures, this entails us being at the cutting edge in the use of technology such as agentic AI, automation tools, coding, databases and data analytics. As such we are looking for candidates with an aptitude and interest in developing in these areas alongside the more traditional engineering skills.

You’ll help us to deliver effective solutions and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. This can vary from early concept and scheme designs; to the detailed design delivery of calculations, models and specifications; to the assessment and refurbishment of major bridge crossings.

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 and Structural Engineering.

Skills and experience interested in

• Strong numerical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An analytical thought process and strive for technical excellence.
• Enthusiasm for a career in Bridges and civils structures.
• An analytical thought process.
• Creativity and a desire to think beyond the norm.
• Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.
• Interest in and application of digital skills, such as computer coding for design automation and problem-solving is an advantage.
• Technical skills: Software - Python, Rhino and Grasshopper is desirable.

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.

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.