Graduate ICT/Telecoms Consultant 2026

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.

Using our in-depth technical expertise, and extensive domain specific knowledge, our Technology Consulting Team which is based in the Arup Digital Services Portfolio helps clients with defining their desired outcomes through to ensuring they have the optimum digital technologies to achieve their business objectives.

The opportunity

Be at the forefront of designing and specifying cutting-edge ICT systems and telecoms services for the built environment. Working across dynamic sectors such as transport, government, sport, property, and energy, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of ICT through innovative solutions.

Our areas of technical expertise include IT facilities & cabling, Wired networking, Wireless networking, Rail telecoms including Operational Telecommunications and Station Information & Surveillance Systems (SISS). With the growing importance of net zero commitments reshaping industry practices, you'll be empowered to use innovative digital tools that help create a sustainable future for both the built and natural environments.

This role will involve

• Contributing to ICT and telecoms infrastructure and systems design development (from concept through to construction).
• Producing project deliverables such as presentations, basis of design documents, specifications, drawings, technical notes, and minutes of meetings using software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation and Microsoft Office and WLAN and CCTV modelling tools.
• Collaboration with team members and other project disciplines to ensure designs and deliverables are fully coordinated.
• Supporting with on-site monitoring and witness testing of ICT infrastructure and systems installations.

Is this role right for you?

If you're passionate about technology and hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science/IT, or Systems Engineering, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

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.