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Apprenticeship schemeArup

Arup UK apprenticeships (civil, structural and building engineering, September starts)

Arup recruits apprentices across 18 UK offices each year, combining hands-on experience with study towards a qualification aligned to the apprenticeship standard. Apprentices mostly start in September, and applications are made online against individual vacancies. Not all roles have a fixed deadline, so applying early is advised.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Arup[1]
Who it’s for
Applicants predicted to achieve, or who have achieved, at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English and Mathematics, with full working rights and three years' UK residence (or meeting funding eligibility). Extra requirements are set in each job advert.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A salaried full-time apprenticeship with a manager, a mentor and an education provider, working towards a qualification aligned to the apprenticeship standard.[3]
Cost
Not stated (salaried full-time role)[4]
Year groups
Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (18 UK offices)
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

5 sources

  1. Arup

    Apprenticeships – Arup

    Each year we recruit apprentices across our UK offices, in 18 locations.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Arup

    Apprenticeships – Arup

    Be predicted to achieve, or have already achieved, a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent qualifications. This must include English and Mathematics.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Arup

    Apprenticeships – Arup

    Most of our apprentices start work in September to attend our welcome event alongside their peers.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Arup

    Apprenticeships – Arup

    Our apprenticeships are full time roles which come with a salary.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. Arup

    Apprenticeships – Arup

    Not all roles have a fixed deadline; some are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close as soon as they're filled.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

Apply any time

Vacancies reviewed on a rolling basis; most apprentices start in September[5]

Apply on arup.com (opens in a new tab)

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