Graduate Water Engineer - Stormwater Management

See it differently

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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Arup's design and engineering skills shape a full spectrum of water solutions. We see water in context. From delivering water infrastructure to advising on natural catchments, we consider commercial, economic, environmental and social implications.

Arup's global reach and keen insight into the entire water cycle, and our practical experience in contrasting climates and conditions, brings oversight to our work in water – including infrastructure design and engineering, asset management, flood mitigation, sustainable water management, water strategies and research.

All-round thinking is the product of our specialist water engineers, project managers, management consultants and environmental and water scientists working seamlessly together – and in partnership with clients.

Stormwater Management

Arup's Water team in Sheffield work on a broad range of projects associated with stormwater. We help communities and businesses to adapt when they are affected by too little or too much water; it may be polluted or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. We are civil engineers, natural scientists and more, and we have skills and expertise in flood risk management, complex hydraulic modelling, nature restoration and infrastructure projects.

We are passionate about the water sector and support a wide range of projects through different Arup portfolios. We work with different Arup teams across the world to deliver holistic solutions for nature and people. Our key areas of work include integrated hydraulic modelling, city-scale master planning, catchment science and management including nature-based solutions, flood risk management and blue-green infrastructure.

We are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Enthusiasm for a career in Water, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
• Minimum of a Bachelors in Water, Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geophysics, OR;
• Masters or post-graduate Degree in a similar Water related discipline.
• Studying, or have studied, a course accredited by ICE, CIWEM or equivalent
• A good understanding of the theoretical approach and practical application within the Water sector
• Possess a great working knowledge of common software and digital tools, and demonstrate an ability to learn new software within a working environment
• Additional experience with coding languages, digital development, and use of specialist software would be an advantage
• Have an analytical thought process
• Contribute to improve our existing ways of working; new ideas, tools, process

• 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 in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 14th March 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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