Industrial Placement | Rail - Bristol

Arup; West of England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup seeks an Industrial Placement – Rail Engineer in Bristol to develop engineering, digital and management skills on large multi-disciplinary rail projects from feasibility to construction.

You will perform design and analysis tasks, work across disciplines, and engage with clients and authorities, including site visits. Start date 1 September 2027 is targeted.

Qualifications

• 2D or 3D design software such as AutoCAD or similar.
• Engineering assessment and analysis.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Working towards a Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Project & Programme Management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessment, analysis, and design; preparing feasibility studies, design reports, drawings, calculations and specifications.
• Collaborating with Arup colleagues in other disciplines.
• Working with landscape architects, environmental specialists and planners.
• Meeting with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders, including site visits.

Skills

2D/3D design software

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Structural Eng or PM degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Navisworks

ProjectWise

GIS

Job description

Industrial Placement – Rail Engineer - Bristol

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 core skills in the Transport Group range from geometric alignment design for both rail and highways projects, civil structures and bridge design to surface water drainage design and building of intelligent 3D models; through to stakeholder engagement and design and project management. We are looking for candidates with an appetite to develop their engineering, digital and management abilities whilst working on large multi-disciplinary projects from feasibility stage through to construction.

You would be:

• Carrying out assessment, analysis, and design, preparing feasibility studies, design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.


• Collaborating with Arup colleagues in other disciplines


• Working with landscape architects, environmental specialists, and planners.


• Meeting with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders, including site visits.

Using specialist analysis and design software such as Microdrainage/Infodrainage, GIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bently MicroStation, ProjectWise, Navisworks

Is this role right for you?

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

• 2D or 3D design software, such as AutoCAD or similar, Engineering assessment and analysis, Communication and presentation skills


• Working towards a Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Project & Programme Management qualification

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.

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.