Graduate Environmental Scientist

Arup Graduate Land Quality / Environmental Scientist role assessing contaminated land, soils and groundwater, supporting site investigations, environmental assessments, remediation strategies and sustainable land management for infrastructure and development projects

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

The Land Quality team is a team of Environmental Scientists specialising in geoenvironmental ground conditions. We support major infrastructure and development projects by assessing land quality constraints and opportunities, helping clients manage issues relating to contaminated land, soils, groundwater, agricultural land quality, waste and materials management.  

Working closely with colleagues across Arup's environmental, engineering and planning disciplines, and drawing on expertise from a UK-wide network of specialists, we provide integrated advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Our work includes environmental impact assessments, Phase 1 desk studies, ground investigations, land contamination risk assessment, soil resource management, earthworks and materials reuse strategies, and sustainable remediation. We are passionate about protecting and enhancing resources, promoting circular economy principles, and helping clients deliver projects that minimise environmental impacts and maximise long-term environmental solutions.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Environmental Assessments & DCO Support – Assisting with environmental assessments and consent applications for major infrastructure projects, including the preparation and review of technical documents.

• Contaminated Land & Soil Investigations – Supporting site investigations, soil sampling, laboratory data review and contaminated land assessments to inform project design and risk management.

• Technical Reporting & Data Analysis – Analysing environmental data and preparing desk studies, technical reports and supporting documentation to a high-quality standard.

• Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement – Working with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders to coordinate environmental inputs and support project delivery.

• Sustainable Remediation & Soil Management – Contributing to sustainable land management solutions, including remediation strategies, soil management, material reuse and climate resilience initiatives.

Is this role right for you?  

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:  A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Contaminated Land. Earth Sciences (inc. Geology & Oceanography); Ground / Geotechnical Engineering; Land contamination.  

• Technical skills and experience interested in Word; Excel; PowerPoint. Arc GIS; QGIS; ConSim; HoleBASE/gINT; AGS data handling.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:  

• Full working rights in the country of application  

• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role  

• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.  

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.

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

Eligibility  
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

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

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.