- Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham
- Job Type: Graduates
- Closing Date: 15 November 2025
- Ref: 5847
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.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic team member to help us with our growing workload in flood risk management and river engineering. The role will focus on supporting the delivery of projects for our major clients across the Midlands, Wales and West, including the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales.
Key areas we work in include catchment science and management, dams and reservoirs engineering, flood risk management, integrated drainage modelling and network rehabilitation, asset management, and climate change studies. Other key areas of work include natural flood management, river and waterway engineering, wastewater infrastructure and treatment, water resources management and water treatment and supply.
To do this you would be:
Working with Arup colleagues in specialisms such as Flood and Coastal Risk Management, regulatory, infrastructure and water advisory, site development, sustainability and environmental planning.
Working closely with clients in an advisory capacity to understand challenges in a range of water disciplines.
Working with a range of stakeholders in a consultancy and research capacity
Supporting the integration of our wide-ranging water skills and disciplines on projects
You would be mentored by Arup staff to develop to your full potential, with full support for Chartership with relevant institutions.
You will 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.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people passionate about flooding, climate change adaptation, the environment, sustainability, and the transition to a low carbon economy.
We’re looking for graduates with curiosity, personal drive and the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
A post-graduate qualification (Masters or PhD) in Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering (or other relevant social science) or Civil Engineering (or equivalent). Bachelors at 2:1 or above will also be considered.
Enthusiasm for a career in Water, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
Strong written and communication skills
We’re looking for:
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: 15th November 2025
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Location Preferences
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form
Duplicate applications
Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
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
Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.
As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.
Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup’s community engagement programme.
Next steps
Different people, shared values
