Summer Internship - Civil Engineering - Site Development - Leeds

Arup; Ledston; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is offering a Summer Internship in Civil Engineering focusing on site development in Leeds. You will work with experienced engineers on real projects, gaining practical experience from day one through varied tasks and learning sessions.

Designed for second- or third-year undergraduates, this placement provides exposure to sustainable design, site visits, and professional networking opportunities, with potential pathways to future graduate roles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Civil Engineering degree (2nd or 3rd year) with strong academics.
• Experience or training in AutoCAD/Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Interest in sustainable development and site development.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis on real-life projects.
• Develop infrastructure designs for urban developments and sites.
• Collaborate with peers across disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Attend site visits and meetings with clients and authorities.
• Utilize software tools such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, and ProjectWise to support design outputs.

Education

Strong second-class honours degree in Civil Engineering (or above)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

InfoDrainage

GIS

ProjectWise

AI/Data/Digital tools

Job description

Summer Intern – Civil Engineering – Site Development - Leeds

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

On this 6–12-week Summer Internship, you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one be working on real life meaningful projects - adding add value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There will be regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.

Our aim is to welcome as many students as possible back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Arup's Civil Engineering teams

Arup's Civil Engineering teams excel through the wide-ranging nature of our work, bringing together expertise across numerous disciplines. Our teams engage in projects such as masterplanning, public realm enhancements, sustainable urban drainage solutions, earthworks, landscaping and site development for buildings, flooding and coastal risk management, utility co-ordination, water and wastewater treatment, and infrastructure development. We are also involved in data centre design, rail projects, energy initiatives (including energy infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy schemes) and highway design. From initial concept to construction, our teams contribute at every stage of projects, working with both public and private sector clients.

Our engineers take on a variety of roles within these projects. Typical positions include sustainable urban drainage engineer, site development engineer, water and wastewater engineer, flood risk/river engineer, highway engineer, utility diversions coordinator or engineering advisory roles. This diversity enables our engineers to gain broad experience and develop specialised skills across the civil engineering sector.

We believe that enthusiasm, collaboration, and clear communication underpin our achievements. Our teams value diverse perspectives, often acting as integrators or facilitators by working closely with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as with clients, contractors, and statutory approval organisations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's contributions are welcomed and respected, helping us to deliver the best results for all.

Our teams deliver sustainable design services that address society's need to respond to the climate emergency. We help our clients to avoid and reduce carbon emissions, manage climate risk, improve natural capital, and enhance the resilience of their infrastructure to improve communities and their environment through efficient, well planned and considerate design.

You will work with a broad range of clients, such as national or local government and transport organisations, local authorities, contractors, energy and water companies, and private property developers.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake site visits and surveys, meet with clients and stakeholders, and collaborate with others both within and outside of Arup.

Typical day-to-day tasks may include:

• Carrying out assessment, analysis, design, preparing design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Developing infrastructure designs for projects and sites in the urban environment, including large-scale infrastructure, energy, water and wastewater, urban transport (rail and highways), site infrastructure, brownfield redevelopment, buildings projects, public realm, pavements, utilities and drainage design solutions.
• Collaborating with Arup colleagues in other disciplines to develop integrated and sustainable engineering designs.
• Meeting with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders, including site visits.
• Using specialist analysis and design software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Bentley MicroStation, InfoDrainage, GIS, ProjectWise, and use of AI/Data/Digital tools to support engineering design.

Joining Arup is an excellent opportunity for an placement at the start of your career to gain experience across a diverse range of projects and sectors. Arup will support your professional development, providing the necessary experience and training to deepen your skills and progress with your undergraduate studies.

Is this role right for you?

Do you fit the below criteria:

Strong maths/science-based A Levels / BTechs (or equivalent).

In your second or third year (if MEng)at university, working towards a strong second-class honours degree in Civil Engineering (or above), preferably with skills in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/MicroStation.

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.
• Energy, collaboration, and effective communication: Fundamental to our success.

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 members.

Next steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.