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At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.
The opportunity
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.
The role
Restoration of the water environment and construction of flood alleviation schemes relies on the analysis and understanding of catchment and river systems and their impacts on society. We model these systems and make predictions about their behaviour to develop designs, and make the business cases for their funding that will ultimately get them built.
Key areas we work in include: catchment science and management, dams and reservoirs engineering, flood risk management, natural flood management, asset management, and climate change studies. We are looking for candidates with a degree in a relevant water focused discipline; geography, science, engineering, or equivalent
Hydrogeology
Available locations: Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle
Graduates in our Hydrogeology team will be working in a multi-disciplinary office, preparing hydrogeological assessments, models and designs in co-ordination with a team of expert hydrogeologists for projects across a wide range of markets. The candidates will be expected to have a good comprehension of groundwater modelling and some experience with GIS for interrogating and presenting data would be useful. They will provide input to multi-disciplinary projects and for groundwater-specific projects covering groundwater resources and supply, groundwater control and management, contamination and geothermal engineering both in the UK and internationally.
You'll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will also work alongside experts in other Arup disciplines. With support you will get the opportunity to work on projects across the UK and overseas from time to time.
Water Engineer/Consultant
Available location: Birmingham
Arup's water team has wide-ranging skills spanning advisory and specialist technical services. Key areas we work in include; hydrology, hydraulic modelling, catchment and flood risk management, drainage design, asset management, and climate change studies. We are looking for candidates interested in any elements of water to support in any of these areas of work. A degree in a relevant water focused discipline; geography, science, engineering, or equivalent is required.
Strategic Water Services
Available location: Leeds
Arup's water team has wide-ranging skills spanning advisory and specialist technical services. Key areas we work in include; water masterplanning at city and catchment scales, implementation of integrated nature solutions, resilience, technical assurance, digital innovation and climate change studies. We are looking for candidates interested in any elements of water to support in any of these areas of work. A degree in a relevant water focused discipline; geography, science, engineering, or equivalent is required.
Stormwater Management
Available locations: Sheffield
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.
Water Strategy and Advisory
Arup's London Water team are focussed on both UK and international water work. In the UK, we are supporting the water industry in delivering all of its ambitions including; water company asset management services, water asset optimisation derived from data, environmental regulatory services, and risk management authority responsibilities as well as working with corporate clients on water risk and opportunities. Internationally, we work with governments and cities to build water resilience.
We are keen to drive change within how we manage and work with water, providing the best advice to clients whilst considering the commercial, economic, environmental and social implications of projects.
We are looking for candidates with a degree in a relevant water focused discipline: scientific, engineering, or equivalent.
Water Engineering
Our water engineering team works across the entire water sector, supporting projects from feasibility and optioneering to detailed design and commissioning. With a multidisciplinary approach, we offer comprehensive engineering solutions across various disciplines, including civil, mechanical, process, electrical instrumentation,and energy. We are committed to delivering sustainable, resilient, and innovative cost-effective outcomes. We support our clients at all stages in the project lifecycle deploying digital solutions and automation to deliver class leading engineering solutions. Our projects range from rural treatment works right up to the mega urban projects such as Thames Water's Tideway Tunnel.
Is this role right for you?
We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.