Summer Intern ( Civil Engineering - Roads & Streets) - Manchester

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Arup is offering a Summer Internship in Civil Engineering for Roads and Streets in Manchester. You will contribute to geometric alignment and drainage design, build intelligent 3D models, and engage with clients and stakeholders as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role invites undergraduates working toward a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and experience with Civil 3D or OpenRoads. It provides exposure to large infrastructure projects and ambitious sustainability goals at

Qualifications

• A Levels / BTechs (or equivalent) and working towards an Undergraduate/Bachelor's level.
• Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering focus.
• Experience using modelling software such as Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads during studies.

Responsibilities

• Geometric alignment design
• Sustainable drainage design
• Building intelligent 3D models
• Contributing to client and stakeholder engagement
• Contributing to project and design management

Skills

A Levels / BTechs

Civil engineering related

Modelling software experience

Education

Undergraduate/Bachelor's level in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

Job description

Summer Internship - Civil Engineering - Roads and Streets - Manchester

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 Transport team in the North develops transport solutions to address changing travel patterns, emerging technologies and the challenges presented by climate change. Arup is playing a lead role with a range of clients to design transport infrastructure for the future; from major highways projects to multi-modal transport solutions and active travel improvements.

We play a key role in large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. 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.

You Would Be Involved With

• Geometric alignment design
• Sustainable drainage design
• Building intelligent 3D models
• Contributing to client and stakeholder engagement
• Contributing to project and design management

https://www.arup.com/projects/a66-northern-trans-pennine-upgrade/

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

• A Levels / BTechs (or equivalent)
• Working towards an Undergraduate / Bachelor's level (or equivalent) - Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering
• Experience of using modelling software such as Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads during university studies

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 [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.

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.