Summer Intern - Civil Engineer (Maritime) - London

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

Job summary

Arup is seeking a motivated Civil Engineering student for a Maritime Summer Internship in London. You will support planning, design, and coordination on port and coastal projects, gaining exposure from concept through construction.

You'll produce reports, drawings, and calculations, and interact with a broad range of clients and stakeholders. This paid internship offers real responsibilities and the chance to contribute to decarbonisation and waterfront development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in civil or coastal engineering.
• Interest in maritime sector and coastal studies.
• Knowledge of geotechnics, environment and coastal processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and design of port infrastructure and waterborne facilities.
• Produce reports, drawings, calculations, and business cases.
• Engage with investors, port authorities, the Environment Agency, energy firms, and authorities.
• Opportunity to undertake site visits and surveys.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Maritime

Coastal engineering

Geotechnics

Communication

Problem solving

Programming

Education

Civil/Environmental/Structural/Geotechnical Eng (degree in progress)

Tools

CAD

GIS

FEA software

Job description

Summer Intern - Civil Engineer (Maritime) - London

Civil Engineer (Maritime) Summer Internship - London

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

The team thrives on the diversity of our work. Projects undertaken include port developments/upgrades, coastal protection schemes, port masterplanning, river transport, decarbonisation studies and waterfront developments. We also often play a key role in large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, usually in the ports, coastal and energy sectors. The team is involved in projects throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept stage through to detailed design and construction, for a wide range of both public and private sector clients.

Energy, collaboration, and effective communication is fundamental to success as our teams are often at the core of these projects acting as integrators or facilitators, working closely with many internal specialists and external bodies from clients and contractors to statutory approval organisations.

You would:

• Assist with planning and design of port infrastructure, waterborne transport facilities, coastal protection, waterfront developments, and other water-sited infrastructure and facilities
• Produce reports, presentations, drawings and calculations, specifications, as well as Feasibility Studies and Business Cases
• Work with a broad range of Clients such as investors, port authorities, the Environment Agency, energy companies, Local Authorities, and contractors
• Opportunity to undertake site visits and site surveys, meeting with Clients and Stakeholders

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

• Working towards a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering or Ground / Geotechnical Engineering qualification
• Enthusiasm for a career in Maritime underpinned by some knowledge and understanding of the marine and coastal sectors
• Some understanding of civil and coastal engineering including geotechnics, environment, structures and coastal processes
• A passion for sustainability and decarbonisation of the maritime sector; Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to programme
• Experience in port, harbour, shipyard or coastal infrastructure
• Experience using computer aided design, GIS, structural or geotechnical finite element analysis software
• Programming experience

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.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

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 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.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.