Industrial Placement – Civil Engineering – Water – Leeds

Company: Arup
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

Join Arup’s 10–12-month Industrial Placement in Civil Engineering focused on water. You will contribute to real-life projects under experienced engineers, addressing flood risk and water/wastewater solutions. You’ll gain hands-on design and data-analysis experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Excel, and help draft technical specifications. The role includes site visits, learning sessions with leadership, and networking opportunities. This placement serves as a stepping-stone toward a future graduate role in a values-driven, globally connected firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive pay
  • learning opportunities
  • health and wellbeing benefits
  • Profit Share
  • flexible working
  • private medical insurance

Responsibilities

  • Develop drawings and models using AutoCAD or Civil 3D
  • Apply Excel for measurements, calculations and costing
  • Prepare specifications for surveys or construction of solutions
  • Review survey deliverables against specifications
  • Support design to deliver solutions
  • Draft technical reports
  • Conduct site visits for data collection and visual surveys

Key requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering; Structural Engineering
  • Skills in Microsoft Office and AutoDesk Civil 3D
  • Changemakers
  • Innovative minds
  • Growth seekers
  • AutoDesk Civil 3D
  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD

Posted: September 18th, 2026