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Launch your career with Arup
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today's built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.
Overview of Role
Our Programme and Project Management teams provide professional services across a wide range of strategic and complex projects in many sectors including Energy & Utilities, Commercial, Technology, Science, Healthcare, Industrial, Rail, Property, Aviation and Infrastructure. Some of the professional services we deliver to our clients include Programme and Project management, PMO, Business Transformation, Process Improvement and Strategic and Organisational Change projects. Whether its construction related, or business strategy related, our multi-disciplinary approach ensures we provide our clients with a consistent, high quality tailored solutions to meet their complex requirements, which we deliver through of our projects and programmes.
Our 500 programme and project managers are based in 24 countries across the global Arup network and come from a variety of backgrounds with a range of professional qualifications across engineering, design, project management, business management, architecture, construction management and cost management.
Are you interested in a career in Programme and Project Management?
We are currently looking to recruit summer placement students to join our Project Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a student that is enthusiastic and keen to develop their knowledge in Programme and Project Management to join our multi-disciplinary team for 8-12 weeks in the summer (2022).
You will provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients on strategically important projects, including:
- Support the programme and project management team in delivering to our clients
- Assist with the day to day tasks involved in the management of projects
- Coordinate between members of various disciplines and departments
- Gain exposure to the various aspects of programme and project management
What are we looking for?
- Either currently undertaking a Master's or Bachelor's or graduated in 2021 with a prediction of or having already achieved a 2:1 or higher (or equivalent) degree
- Strong A-levels (or equivalent) at Grade B or above.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Understanding of data management, visualisations and / or digital tools would be desirable, but not essential.
- Demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving and an aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive.
Arup Summer Internship opportunities typically run for 8-12 weeks. You must be available to start on the opportunity during Summer 2022 and commit to completing the programme in full.
What we offer you
There are infinite possibilities with Arup. You'll receive insight of the opportunities that a challenging, fulfilling career provides, and:
- A competitive salary
- An interesting and varied workload where you'll make a tangible difference to the world
- A collaborative, intelligent and friendly team in an excellent working environment
- A challenging workload that will stretch your mind and make the most of your skills
- The support you need to develop your skills.
Next steps
Complete the application form, attaching any required documents. We'll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline. Interviews for most Summer Internship opportunities will commence from early February.
Different people, shared values
At Arup we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all backgrounds.
Arup is committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. We strongly encourage you to share any adjustments that will support your participation in our recruitment process. Please contact: uk.recruitment@arup.com.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
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