Summer Intern - Civil Engineer (Maritime) - London

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in London is offering a Civil Engineer (Maritime) Summer Internship. You will contribute to port developments, coastal protection schemes and waterfront masterplanning, gaining exposure across preliminary design through to construction support.

You are studying Civil/Environmental/Structural or Geotechnical Engineering and bring enthusiasm for sustainable maritime solutions, with a willingness to learn, collaborate with clients and take on site visits.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Civil/Environmental/Structural or Geotechnical engineering degree.
• Interest in maritime, coastal and waterborne infrastructure.
• Knowledge of geotechnics, environment, structures and coastal processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration and ability to manage priorities.
• Experience in port, harbour, shipyard or coastal infrastructure.
• Familiarity with CAD, GIS and FEA software.
• Programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and design of port infrastructure, waterborne transport facilities, coastal protection and waterfront developments.
• Produce reports, drawings, calculations, specifications, feasibility studies and business cases.
• Engage with clients such as investors, port authorities, Environment Agency, energy companies and local authorities.
• Undertake site visits and surveys with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Communication skills

Problem solving

Programming experience

Education

Civil/Environmental/Structural or Geotechnical Eng qualification

Tools

CAD

GIS

FEA software

Job description

Civil Engineer (Maritime) Summer Internship - London

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

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

Is this role right for you?

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:

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.