Industrial Internship

Join our Transport team in the North and help shape the future of sustainable mobility. This is an exciting time for the transport sector as governments look to evolve their existing transport infrastructure to address changing travel patterns, emerging technologies and the challenges presented by climate change.

Arup is playing a lead role with a range of clients to develop innovative transport solutions for the future; from major highways projects to multi-modal transport solutions and active travel improvements. Arup core skills in the Highways & Active Travel team range from geometric alignment design, surface water drainage design and building of intelligent 3D models; to stakeholder engagement and project management.

The Opportunity

Civil engineering is a central aspect of how we build, maintain and experience the modern world. Arup has been a leader in civil engineering for over 50 years, designing the vital water, energy and transport infrastructure that cities, countries and communities depend on.

In Transport, we work with clients to plan, build, integrate and maintain a wide variety of civil infrastructure, from highways and bridges to mass transit systems. Our technical teams address every aspect of civil engineering design, working in close collaboration with the full breadth of Arup's other design and engineering disciplines.

Roads and Streets

The Roads and streets team thrives on the diversity of our work. Projects undertaken by the team include highway, active travel and public realm design, sustainable urban drainage and utilities co-ordination. We play a key role in both local and large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects for private and public sector clients. The team is involved in schemes throughout their project lifecycle, from initial concept stage through to detailed design and construction, allowing you to gain a breadth of experience, positively impacting on your professional development from day one.

Is this role right for you?

• Studying Civil Engineering (or a related discipline), and on track for a 2:1 or above
• Interested in developing design skills and understanding the route to professional accreditation
• Eager to learn, take on new challenges, and deliver high-quality work for a range of clients
• Strong communicators who enjoy working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Passionate about shaping a sustainable future and making a positive impact through highways and infrastructure
• Curious about how digital tools, automation, and data can enhance engineering design
• Analytical thinkers with a systems-based approach to problem solving
• Familiar with or keen to develop skills in CAD, GIS, and other relevant software
• Open to exploring programming or digital automation to improve design workflows
• Enthusiastic about gaining real-world experience and contributing to meaningful projects
• Excited to gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary environment

We're Looking For
Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 15th November 2025.
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

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