Graduate Civil Engineer - Rail

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

Based in our Birmingham office, the Rail Civils team is a collaborative and vibrant group working on a wide range of rail infrastructure projects. Our work includes preparing engineering layouts, developing design options, carrying out calculations and analysis, contributing to technical studies and reports, and collaborating with colleagues across specialist disciplines. Graduates joining the team will have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, learn from experienced engineers and develop the foundations for a rewarding career in rail civils.

You would:
Collaborate proactively with colleagues across disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions;
Contribute to the preparation of high-quality design calculations and drawings, with support appropriate to your experience;
Apply relevant design standards and quality processes to produce robust, reliable work;
Organise and deliver your work within agreed budgets and timescales, communicating early where priorities or requirements change;
Communicate technical information clearly and inclusively, both verbally and in writing, for a range of audiences.

Is this role right for you?

• A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Railway Engineering
• Ability to apply engineering judgement to project work; ability to work independently with appropriate support; commitment to quality of outputs; willingness to learn; ability to work effectively within a team
• CAD/BIM; use of AI; an appreciation of railway systems/assets

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

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.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027
. Advert Closing Date:
18th December 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.

Eligibility:
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

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…