Summer Internship - Specialist Structural and Mechanical Engineer

Summer Internship - Specialist Structural and Mechanical Engineer - London

See it differently

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

We are looking for Summer Interns to join us on a six-week placement. You'll bring curiosity, personal drive and technical knowhow to join our Specialist Technology, Analytics and Research (STAR) team as a Structural and Mechanical Engineer. Our team brings together engineers of the highest technical calibre to develop inventive, practical and sustainable solutions to complex problems. Our projects are diverse and often relate to buildings, infrastructure, offshore renewable energy, and electric vehicles, giving our graduate engineers the opportunity to develop a broad range of expertise while working alongside experts in their fields

Hear from some of our recent graduates and the work they do in this video.

We are looking for self-starting candidates with a passion for problem solving who combine these skills with a willingness to learn about the industry and a desire to deliver excellent services for clients. The internship will involve work on real life projects, gaining knowledge from our specialists, and valuable experience in a consultancy environment.

• Conducting finite element analysis
• Preparing structural calculations and structural design
• Completing research
• Visiting site and completing inspections, surveys and monitoring
• Developing digital tools
• Writing reports and preparing presentations
• Attending meetings and liaising with clients
• Supporting senior members of the team

https://www.arup.com/services/specialist-technology-analytics-and-research

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

A successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of first principles engineering, an interest in numerical analysis and simulation, and be open to diverse applications of these. The activities we do as a team will resonate with them, and they should be strongly considering future careers in this field. They should be able to demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for digital technologies such as scripting and programming.

Candidates should be studying towards, an engineering degree at master's level, achieving a 2:1/60% or higher or equivalent. The degree may be in engineering science, mechanical, structural, civil, aeronautical or aerospace engineering.

We expect you to have taken at least one module covering one or more of the areas below and to have achieved a grade of 2:1 or above for such modules:

• Structural analysis
• Computational analysis / finite element methods
• Dynamics / vibration
• Mechanics of solids
• Earthquake engineering
• Structural assessment of existing buildings

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• 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.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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

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.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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