Highways / Active Travel Industrial Internship (Sep 2024)

About Arup 

Arup is a well-known British professional global firm that offers customers planning, design, engineering, architectural, and advising services. The firm also offers technical consulting services such as fluid dynamics, geotechnical engineering, acoustic consulting, and lighting design. 

Your role

About the opportunity:

• On this Highways / Active Travel Industrial Placement, you'll work alongside skilled professionals, and from day one you will be working on real-life meaningful projects - adding value to clients while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity.  
• You will be an integral part of our efforts to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects, from the feasibility stage through to construction, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation.

Training & development

During the industrial placement, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside our highly skilled team and develop your engineering, digital, and management abilities. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There are regular learning sessions with the leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects, and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development. 

Benefits

Arup provides a great working environment along with the following benefits:

• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay
• Training and career advice
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Collaborative Environment
• Insurance scheme
• Learning opportunities
• Flexible Benefits

Career progression

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where the firm encourages individuality to thrive. The company aims to welcome as many students back into the other programs be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. 

Work-life balance 

Arup appreciates that everyone’s circumstances differ and that committing to standard working hours is not always easy. Work Unbound is the company's innovative hybrid approach to working and gives all its members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.

Culture & vibe

Arup is an equal-opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company welcomes people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, or marital status and more. It is an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives its excellence.  

About you

Is this role right for you?

• Currently pursuing a degree related to Construction, Civil or Environmental Engineering.  
• On track to achieve a 2.1 or above, as evidenced by completed modules to date. 
• Demonstrated strong motivation and passion for a career in Highways / Active Travel. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking. 
• Effective teamwork and communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, project-driven environment. 

How to apply

The application process consists of the following stages:

• Step 1: Online application form
• Step 2: Online assessments
• Step 3: Shortlisting
• Step 4: Online Assessment Centre
• Step 5: Offer

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• https://www.youtube.com/@arupgroup
• https://www.arup.com/careers/early-careers/internships/uk-india-middle-east-and-africa-internships