Graduate Engineer/Scientist - Strategic Water Services (5866)

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design and engineering firm is looking for a Graduate Engineer/Scientist in Leeds to contribute to their water services. You will engage in water masterplanning, integrated nature solutions, and digital innovation. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and should possess analytical thinking along with familiarity with digital tools. This role is suited for those eager to start in September 2026, with early applications advised due to potential high demand.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for a career in Water, underpinned by knowledge and understanding of the sector.
• Strong working knowledge of common software and digital tools, with ability to learn new software in a working environment.
• Additional experience with coding languages, digital development, and use of specialist software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across water-related workstreams.
• Support in areas like technical assurance, digital innovation and climate change studies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Knowledge of the water sector

Familiarity with coding languages

Use of digital tools

Education

Bachelor's in Water, Process Engineering, or related field

Master's or postgraduate degree in a water-related discipline

Course accredited by ICE, CIWEM or equivalent

Tools

Common software and digital tools

Job description

Overview

Graduate Engineer/Scientist - Strategic Water Services (5866) at Arup. Arup's design and engineering skills shape a full spectrum of water solutions, from delivering water infrastructure to advising on natural catchments, considering commercial, economic, environmental and social implications. Our global reach and experience across the water cycle support work in water – including infrastructure design and engineering, asset management, flood mitigation, sustainable water management, water strategies and research. We value all-round thinking from our specialist water engineers, project managers, management consultants and environmental and water scientists working together with clients.

We are seeking candidates interested in any elements of water to support in our Advisory and Specialist Technical Services. Key areas include water masterplanning at city and catchment scales, integrated nature solutions, resilience, technical assurance, digital innovation and climate change studies.

Responsibilities

Note: The original description emphasizes the opportunity to contribute across water-related workstreams. The specific day-to-day responsibilities are not enumerated as a separate list in the provided text, but responsibilities are implied through the areas of work and collaboration described above.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Enthusiasm for a career in Water, underpinned by knowledge and understanding of the sector.
• Minimum of a Bachelors in Water, Process Engineering, Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geophysics, or related field.
• Masters or postgraduate degree in a similar water-related discipline.
• Studying or having studied a course accredited by ICE, CIWEM or equivalent.
• Good understanding of the theoretical approach and practical application within the Water sector.
• Strong working knowledge of common software and digital tools, with ability to learn new software in a working environment.
• Additional experience with coding languages, digital development, and use of specialist software is an advantage.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to contribute to improving existing ways of working with new ideas, tools and processes.

Why Arup

We value changemakers, innovative minds, growth seekers and adaptable adventurers who are eager to start in September 2026. We may close the advert early if there is high applicant volume; early application is recommended.

Location and Eligibility

Location preferences: While the role is based in the location specified in the job advert, other opportunities may align with your profile. Please indicate preferred Arup office locations on your application.

Eligibility: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. You must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without sponsorship.

Seniority, Employment Type, and Industries

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Design Services

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Advert closing date: 15 November 2025. In the event of high applicant volume, the role may close ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Note: This listing contains multiple postings and location mentions for various roles; only the Graduate Engineer/Scientist – Strategic Water Services (5866) portion is relevant to this description.