Graduate Civil Engineer

DescriptionApplication Closing Date: 28th November 2025 - Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner so Early Application is encouraged.Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Our graduate GROW programme is a structured 3-year programme designed to help you evolve and develop skills to become an experienced professional in your chosen field. Youll benefit from training and development mentoring and assistance foraccreditations relevant to your programme as well as the support and guidanceyou need to develop and succeed. As a GROW graduate you will be empowered to drive your career and will be exposed to a variety of experiences to assist you in gaining the skills you require to succeed.As an engineer joining GROW you will be given the opportunity to specialise within your chosen discipline of engineering and we ensure you obtain the appropriate experiences that you need to become a technical expert. Being an Engineer at Arcadis is about applying a human filter to all your technical expertise and training and making an impact through innovation and creativity. During our three-year programme you will develop core engineering and consulting techniques that can be applied while working with our clients in the UK and potentially even some of our international clients around the globe.Role accountabilities:Our civil engineering teams work across highways rail energy and water delivering safe high-quality and sustainable design solutions for clients and communities. As a graduate you will be supported and mentored while contributing to projects ranging from local schemes to major international developments. You will work with diverse multidisciplinary teams and follow a structured path towards professional qualification. Using advanced software and digital tools you will design new infrastructure and in many cases assess existing assets for repair or reuse. Gaining hands-on experience across sectors applying your knowledge to real-world challenges. You will learn about project delivery models contracts and commercial constraints while collaborating with other disciplines and attending site visits to ensure your designs are safe buildable and sustainable. Civil engineers are central to tackling the climate emergency therefore you will help deliver resilient low-carbon solutions contributing to maximising environmental social and economic impact.Our work varies and covers projects of all scales across the different sectors; As a civil engineer in highways and transportation you will help shape the future of transport infrastructuredesigning safe sustainable and innovative solutions that connect people and communities. You will work on a wide array of infrastructure such as roads junctions bridges and active travel routes. Your role may include designing foundations earthworks retaining structures or drainage systems using tools like Civil 3D OpenRoads and BIM. You may shape the future of design embracing generative design; technologies expected to play an increasingly significant role in shaping the future of design across industries. Your role will also focus on enhancing highways resiliencedesigning infrastructure that can withstand growing demand and climate pressures. You can gain exposure to transport planning traffic modelling and policy alignment to help shape strategic decisions. You will work with other disciplines attend site visits and ensure your designs are safe and buildable. You will engage with clients and stakeholders developing your skills across all stages of project deliveryfrom concept to constructionon UK and international projects from local upgrades to major schemes.A water management engineer works on a wide variety of waste and clean water infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets to deliver sustainable solutions. Ensuring resilience and quality of water supplies to our communities through innovative technologically advanced and natural solutions alike. As a civil engineer in rail you will help design and deliver the infrastructure that supports the railway network. From station infrastructure and bridges to utility crossings drainage safe access and support structures for railway systems. Your work will span a wide range of civil engineering challenges. You will collaborate across disciplines in a complex safety-critical environment integrating designs that meet strict rail standards and health and safety requirements. Using latest digital tools and engineering software you will help develop solutions that are resilient and future-ready. Your contributions will directly impact the reliability and sustainability of rail transport. You will gain experience across all stages of project delivery from concept to construction and work on both UK and international projects that shape the future of rail including light rail and tram systems.An energy engineer works on supporting our clients in delivery of new connections and grid upgrades to help the UK Electricity Industry meet its Net Zero carbon reduction ambitions.No matter the sector our programme is an opportunity for you to grow your skills and ability in the delivery of sustainable solutions. The work will involve some site work visits and inspections. Accepted degrees: Roles within Highways and Transportation are open to candidates with either a BEng or MEng in Civil Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.Roles within Rail Water & Energy are open to candidates with either a BEng of MEng in Civil or structural engineersQualifications & Experience:You will be graduating in 2026 or have recently graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant Bachelors or Masters degreeYou will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience Creativity Analytical Thinking and being a Team PlayerYou will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.Willing to travel and stay away from homewhen required (where possible we embrace virtual working)Why ArcadisWe can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.Together we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age Disability Faith Gender LGBT and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.#EarlyCareersUK&I #GraduateUK&I #GraduateEngineering#LI-HV1 Key Skills Clerical,Engineering,Assembly Language,Credit,Clinical Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Civil Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1