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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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our EIA Consulting Services offer a multidisciplinary service and are looking for Graduates with diverse skills and interests. From your first day you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where you will be supported and mentored. You'll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high- profile clients. You'll have a good level of responsibility from day one which will increase as you progress and broaden your skills.

The opportunity

EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment

We're looking for graduate consultants to join our team of bright professionals. As our EIA team within Climate and Sustainability Services offer a multidisciplinary service, we are looking for graduates with diverse skills and interests within environmental appraisal, impact assessment and EIA management to work on major national infrastructure (transport, water and energy sectors) and urban development projects. Clients will include private developers, public sector authorities and other organisations. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists, and will work closely with technical disciplines (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services. A Graduate in the EIA team will:

  • Undertake environmental impact assessment projects – this will involve managing the assessment process and technical teams and reviewing all technical inputs.
  • Writing environmental reports including Environmental site appraisals, EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, Environmental Statements, and other environmental reports.
  • GIS mapping and data analysis
  • Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of environmental management plans and compliance with EIA conditions.
  • Project management activities including programming and budget control.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography or other related environmental subjects (Minimum 2.1) or equivalent.

We're looking for

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.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 15th November 2025

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

Location preferences

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form

Duplicate applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

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

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.