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
On this 6-week Summer Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding add value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity.
You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There are regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.
Our aim is to welcome as many students back into our other programmes be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future.
On this 8-12-week Summer Internship, you'll work alongside skilled professionals within the Track team in our Birmingham Rail team. You will receive structured training in our systems and design software and will be working on real-life, meaningful projects that add value to clients while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network, ready for when you graduate. There are regular learning sessions, opportunities for site visits to local projects, and various social events and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) activities that will support your learning and development. Our aim is to welcome as many students back into our other programmes, whether that be another internship or a potential graduate position in the future, using this placement as a stepping-stone to your career. While you'll have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we'll give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills. We ask that you are flexible on location as you may at times be required to work from other locations across the UK, depending on the needs of our clients and business.
Within the Track team, you will be involved in projects covering various stages of design, from feasibility to approval for construction. Based on project availability, we aim to provide you with experience on site visits for the projects you are working on. You will likely work on several projects during your 8-12 week placement to gain a variety of different experiences across these projects, working for different clients across the UK and globally. Some of the areas of work you could be involved in during your placement include, but are not limited to, alignment design, track feasibility studies, track detailed design, S&C detailed design, gauge clearance analysis, alignment costings and quantities, componentry specification, and trackform detailed design.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team and supporting your journey towards a successful career in the railway industry.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for candidates who are working towards a degree in Railway Engineering, Railway Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
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 Summer (June/July) 2025.
Role Closing date: 31st Jan 2025. Please note: We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
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.
Next steps
Please click on the role that most interests you to find out further information and to apply. We then ask that you complete the application form, attaching any required documents. We will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline.
Different people shared values
At Arup, we foster an environment where every individual’s unique perspective and background is valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and family status, including pregnancy and family leave, in compliance with applicable laws. By championing the diversity of our people, we create a stronger, more resilient organisation that positively impacts our people, our culture, our clients and partners, and our communities.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different, and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you, let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.