Graduate Bridge and Civil Structures

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.

We have a wide portfolio of exciting UK and International projects working in the transport, energy and water sectors. Our Clients include Government Agencies, Local Authorities, Contractors and Developers. We undertake every aspect of bridge design, assessment management and construction planning from architectural pedestrian bridges through to long span cable supported bridges on projects such as the Keel Crossing, Gull Wing Bridge, Francis Scott Key Bridge and High Speed 2.

We also undertake the design and construction planning of metro underground stations, tunnel shafts and portals, cut and cover tunnels and underground pumping stations. A career in the Arup London Bridges and Civil Structures team affords opportunities to directly influence and solve a range of challenging problems in a diverse range of environments. 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 with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.

You will be assigned to work on a project under the direction of a Senior Engineer who will assign design tasks to you and support you; we will teach you the software and tools that we have developed and provide you with opportunities to showcase your talent.

As the industry rapidly transforms through the use of digital technology, we aim to be the leading digital consultancy in the built environment. In Bridges and Civil Structures, this entails us being at the cutting edge in the use of technology such as agentic AI, automation tools, coding, databases and data analytics. As such we are looking for candidates with an aptitude and interest in developing in these areas alongside the more traditional engineering skills.

You'll help us to deliver effective solutions and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. This can vary from early stage concept and scheme designs; to the detailed design delivery of calculations, models and specifications; to the assessment and refurbishment of major bridge crossings.

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

A bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline such as Structural Engineering;
Civil Engineering

• An analytical thought process and strive for technical excellence.
• Enthusiasm for a career in Bridges and civils structures, 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.
• Drive for technical excellence and an analytical thought process.
• Creativity and a desire to think beyond the norm.
• Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.
• Interest in and application of digital skills, such as computer coding for design automation and problem-solving is an advantage.

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.

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.

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…