Summer Intern - Civil Engineer; Maritime

Civil Engineer (Maritime) Summer Internship
- London

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 team thrives on the diversity of our work. Projects undertaken include port developments/upgrades, coastal protection schemes, port master planning, river transport, decarbonisation studies and waterfront developments. We also often play a key role in large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, usually in the ports, coastal and energy sectors. 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.

Energy, collaboration, and effective communication is fundamental to success as our teams are often at the core of these projects acting as integrators or facilitators, working closely with many internal specialists and external bodies from clients and contractors to statutory approval organisations.

You would:

• Assist with planning and design of port infrastructure, waterborne transport facilities, coastal protection, waterfront developments, and other water-sited infrastructure and facilities
• Produce reports, presentations, drawings and calculations, specifications, as well as Feasibility Studies and Business Cases
• Work with a broad range of Clients such as investors, port authorities, the Environment Agency, energy companies, Local Authorities, and contractors
• Opportunity to undertake site visits and site surveys, meeting with Clients and Stakeholders

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

• Working towards a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering or Ground / Geotechnical Engineering qualification
• Enthusiasm for a career in Maritime underpinned by some knowledge and understanding of the marine and coastal sectors
• Some understanding of civil and coastal engineering including geotechnics, environment, structures and coastal processes
• A passion for sustainability and decarbonisation of the maritime sector;
  Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to programme
• Experience in port, harbour, shipyard or coastal infrastructure
• Experience using computer aided design, GIS, structural or geotechnical finite element analysis software
• Programming experience

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.

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