Industrial Placement - Civil Engineering - Water

Arup; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is offering a 10–12 month Industrial placement in Belfast within the Energy, Water & Resources team, focusing on clean water, wastewater networks and renewable energy. You will support the team across a wide range of tasks, assist with contract administration, costing and registers, contribute to drainage design, carry out flood risk studies, and use digital tools and civil design software.

Applicants should have a Civil/Environmental/Engineering background and MS Office proficiency,

Qualifications

• Degree preferred; backgrounds in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering or Earth Sciences welcome.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; AutoCAD and GIS experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the team across a wide range of tasks.
• Assist with project management activities, including contract administration, costing, cost reviews and project registers.
• Contribute to civil engineering design, including drainage design and multi-discipline co-ordination.
• Carry out technical studies and assessments, including flood risk assessments.
• Use and develop digital tools and specialist civil design software.
• Help organise and attend team events.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

GIS

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Earth Sciences

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

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

Our Belfast Energy, Water & Resources team is at the heart of Northern Ireland's infrastructure landscape. Our current focus spans clean water supply, wastewater networks and treatment, and renewable energy — and we are actively growing our energy practice across the region.

NI Water is a key client of Arup and we have more than 20 ongoing projects including the major Killyhevlin WTW upgrade.

On this 10–12 month Industrial placement, you will:

• Support the team across a wide range of tasks.
• Assist with project management activities, including contract administration, costing, cost reviews and project registers.
• Contribute to civil engineering design, including drainage design and multi-discipline co-ordination.
• Carry out technical studies and assessments, including flood risk assessments.
• Use and develop digital tools and specialist civil design software.
• Help organise and attend team events.

Is this role right for you?

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

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is preferred; we also welcome applicants with backgrounds in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Earth Sciences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with AutoCAD and GIS would be an advantage.

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

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.

• competitive, fair and equitable pay
• career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive
• benefits that support health and wellbeing
• a wide range of learning opportunities
• 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.

• 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.
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• 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.

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.
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