Industrial Placement | Ground Engineering - Bristol

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

Job summary

Arup is seeking a placement student in the UK to assist with geotechnical engineering tasks across diverse markets including highways, rail, water, energy, and site development.

You will contribute to desk reviews, plan and manage investigations, interpret ground and groundwater data, and assist in designing foundations, earthworks, and remediation strategies under supervision.

Qualifications

• Masters level (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences (incl. Geology & Oceanography), Ground/Geotechnical Engineering; Data Science/Engineering
• Geotechnics; Geotechnical Engineering; Geology and Contaminated Land

Responsibilities

• Desk based review of ground hazards and ground conditions
• Planning and managing ground investigations and surveys
• Data management and interpretation of ground and groundwater conditions
• Analysis and design of a wide variety of ground engineering features, such as foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, contamination remedial works and geological conditions
• Day-to-day collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering jobs across all markets, including highways, rail, water, energy, site development and buildings

Skills

Masters in Civil Engineering

Geology / Oceanography

Geotechnical Engineering

Data Science/Engineering

Education

Masters in Civil Engineering

Geology / Oceanography

Geotechnical Engineering

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

This is a one-year placement opportunity open to those who are typically part way through their university studies. We recruit people working towards a range of degree level qualifications such as engineering, geology and natural sciences. Your placement may include experience of assessing, investigating and modelling ground conditions, designing foundations, earthworks and tunnels, and remediating land impacted by historical uses including industry and mining. We deliver projects across all markets with a significant volume of water, energy, rail and highways projects alongside site development and buildings.

Some key responsibilities:

• Desk based review of ground hazards and ground conditions
• Planning and managing ground investigations and surveys
• Data management and interpretation of ground and groundwater conditions
• Analysis and design of a wide variety of ground engineering features, such as foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, contamination remedial works and geological conditions
• Day-to-day collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering jobs across all markets, including highways, rail, water, energy, site development and buildings

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

• Masters level (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences (inc. Geology & Oceanography), Ground/Geotechnical Engineering; Data Science/Engineering
• Geotechnics; Geotechnical Engineering; Geology and Contaminated Land

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.

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.

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 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 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.