Summer Internship - Structural Engineering-Manchester

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is hiring for a 6-week summer internship with our Buildings teams across the UK. You will contribute to structural calculations, analysis and modelling, helping design solutions that balance economy with sustainable development goals.

This role offers exposure to multi-disciplinary collaboration and practical learning in a global advisory and design firm. The ideal candidate is pursuing MSc/MEng/BEng in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering or an equivalent qualification, with a

Qualifications

• Studying towards an MSc, MEng or BEng in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent qualification
• A genuine interest in structural engineering and in developing a career in the built environment
• Changemakers: a passion for sustainable development and creating a better world
• Innovative minds: critical thinkers who embrace new ideas
• Growth seekers: growth mindset, eager to learn
• Adaptable adventurers: ready to take on any challenge

Responsibilities

• Carry out structural calculations, analysis and modelling
• Find economical and practical structures that minimise embodied carbon and meet sustainability goals
• Communicate through drawings, sketches, digital modelling, calculation documents, BIM, meetings and reports

Skills

Structural engineering

Interest in built environment

Sustainable development

Education

MSc/MEng/BEng in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Job description

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.

Our Structural Engineering projects range in scale from the inception of major infrastructure down to alterations to a local primary school building. Some are pure art; others exist only to be functional. They are all rooted in our core desire to shape a better world and to do work that is interesting and rewarding. One of our teams is helping finish Gaudi's astonishing church of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, another is fixing significant problems that threaten a hospital. One team is reimagining the use of an existing commercial building, another is designing the stations for a new railway line

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting Structural Engineering students for a 6-week summer internship with our Buildings teams across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a student that is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about theBuilding Designsector to join a multi-disciplinary team.

Typical day to day tasks may include carrying out structural calculations, analysis and modelling, and finding structural engineering solutions; choosing structures and details that are economical and practical, that minimise embodied carbon and achieve the project sustainable development goals; communicating through drawings, sketches, digital modelling, calculation documents, building information modelling, meetings, explanations, presentations, discussions, persuasions, emails, written reports,chatsand electronic messages.

Is this role right for you?

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

• Studying towards an MSc, MEng or BEng in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent qualification
• A genuine interest in structural engineering and in developing a career in the built environment

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 anyassistanceor 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 ourinterviewplaces to beallocatedto candidates who havedisclosedthey are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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