Bridges - Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer 2021

At Arup, we design and deliver ground-breaking icons through our work in infrastructure, building design and specialist technical services. Independent in ownership and spirit, we're a global firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical experts who use our skills to make a positive difference in the world. 

We are a truly diverse team of individuals delivering major projects in the UK and across the globe for numerous Clients. Our projects range from long-span bridges to major infrastructure projects that transform and greatly improve our daily lives, such as new transport hubs and major road and rail upgrades. 

A career in any of our UK Bridge Groups provides an exciting, challenging and rewarding environment in which to work. Our engineers work in active partnership with clients to understand their needs and aspirations. We work together with a broad range of specialists to propose innovative technical and economic solutions to complex briefs, making the most challenging of programmes and advanced construction techniques possible. 

Major projects today are increasingly sophisticated and challenging. We draw on Arup's global depth of expertise in fundamentals such as geotechnics, wind engineering and seismic design, as well as material sciences and anything a specific project or client may require. We bring these together and coordinate across the range of disciplines to create project teams that utilise the latest digital tools and techniques to deliver bridges and heavy civil engineering structures anywhere in the world. Our overall drive to advance engineering and our commitment to continuous improvement shapes our innovative solutions. 

Arup collaborates with Governments, Local Authorities, architects, developers and contractors to shape ambitious, pragmatic and enduring infrastructure that transforms the way people live and work. Every project is unique and comes with its own set of constraints and opportunities.  At Arup, we strive to identify and implement the most appropriate engineering solution given the challenges of each project and provide our engineers with opportunities to develop their career aspirations. 

As one of the world's leading building and infrastructure design consultancies, we offer clients the innovation and technical know-how to continually deliver their projects on schedule and on budget, but without compromise. 

Are you interested in a career in Bridges? 

Right now, we're looking for graduates to join our team of bright professionals in various offices across the UK. From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and guided towards gaining professional accreditation. 

You'll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we'll give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills. 

You'll be expected to have a good understanding of CAD (Bentley, Autocad, Revit and/or Solidworks). Experience of design projects would be beneficial. 

You'll provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts. 

About you 

We're looking for graduates with curiosity, personal drive and technical knowhow. 

If you can combine these skills with an understanding of and willingness to learn about the Bridges and Civil Structures sectors, and a desire to deliver excellent services for clients, we'd like to hear from you. 

We're looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills: 

• Masters degree in Civil or Structural Engineering at 2.1 or above (predicted or attained) 
• Studying, or have studied, an ICE or IStructE accredited course 
• Preference for Grade B or above in A-level (or equivalent standard) Mathematics 
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel 
• An understanding of CAD (Bentley, Autocad, Revit and/or Solidworks) is desirable. 
• Strong numerical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong Interest in and application of digital skills, such as computer coding for design automation and problem-solving  
• Enthusiasm for a career in Bridges, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work 
• Demonstrable understanding of general bridge and structural behaviour and an ability to use this understanding to develop practical solutions to meet client needs 
• Skills in the analysis and design of bridges and structures are an advantage. 
• Have an analytical thought process 
• Demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving, utilising digitally based solutions where needed 
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive 
• Planned and organised in your approach to work and meeting deadlines 
• Flexible to the needs of the business, and changes to project plans 
• Committed to the successful delivery of projects, meeting the needs of our clients, the development of the team and business as a whole 
• Able to start September 2021 

Arup offers  

Arup offers extensive opportunities for your personal and career development and:   

• A competitive salary and settling in allowance 
• Profit share scheme 
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible benefits fund and highly competitive pension 
• An interesting and varied workload 
• The opportunity to work on international projects 
• Technically challenging projects that will stretch and challenge your skills 
• Opportunities to work abroad 
• A supportive and friendly team, based in an excellent working environment 
• Mentorship and support towards professional accreditation and career development opportunities 

Does this role sound of interest to you?

Assessment centres will take place from December 2020, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible so you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. 

Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.