Graduate Hydraulic Engineer

 

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Graduate Hydraulic Engineer /Bristol

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Our vision is to restore and regenerate the health of our rivers and coastlines. As a team, we deliver resilient clean water and wastewater infrastructure solutions for clients across the UK and internationally.

From day one, you will be part of an integrated team. Our team of engineers, hydraulic modellers, and environmental scientists brings together diverse expertise to tackle complex challenges and create brilliant solutions. You will develop practical skills in hydraulic modelling, catchment analysis, spatial data, technical reporting and collaborative project delivery. You will be supported by experienced specialists and given opportunities to contribute ideas, present your work and build experience towards professional membership

Our work ranges from small-scale civil engineering projects to novel nature-based solutions and major infrastructure programmes of national significance. You'll be supported by a local network of technical specialists who work together to deliver meaningful, high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities Will Include
 

  • Analysis and problem solving. Assessing large datasets, gap analysis and scoping future investigation needs. This can include historic drawings, surveys, catchment information, hydraulic models, reports. You will work with a variety of Contractors to specify and manage surveys, including site visits.
  • Hydraulic modelling and solution development. Develop hydraulic models which represent urban drainage systems, rivers and coasts assessing flow and water quality. You will be supported in technical delivery with a multi-disciplinary team, including bespoke modelling training, hands on job support, software and technical guidance. Contribute to solutions that improve river health, reduce flood risk and provide future infrastructure resilience. We promote a culture of learning and sharing, in a safe and supportive environment.
  • Collaboration. Communication and collaboration internally and externally. Presenting and sharing your work, participating in reviewing and challenging our own designs. We want to hear everyone’s views, in an open and collaborative environment.
  • Safety, quality and excellence. You will be expected to keep good records of meetings, reports, workshops and technical reviews, data management, design decisions and technical outputs
  • Continuous learning and curiosity. We will provide an environment for you to learn and be curious about new ideas, challenging each other in a supportive environment. You will be supported in working towards professional membership.

Organization Arup
Industry Engineering Jobs
Occupational Category Graduate Hydraulic Engineer
Job Location Bristol,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-09-21 3:52 pm
Expires on 2026-11-05