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.
Arup's Master planning and Urban Design team is part of our Cities, Planning and Design business. We are a team of architects, urban designers and placemaking specialists delivering some of the most exciting and complex urban projects in the UK and internationally.
Our portfolio spans new mixed-use developments and communities, urban regeneration, innovation and education, infrastructure-led development, and design advisory. Working across district, city and regional scales, we move seamlessly between strategic visioning, spatial planning and detailed urban design, helping clients translate large-scale ideas into into successful and deliverable places.
Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. Our projects bring together diverse disciplines and expertise, combining creativity, technical rigour and evidence-based thinking to deliver sustainable, resilient and memorable places. From shaping growth strategies and regeneration frameworks to guiding complex developments through planning and delivery, we help clients unlock the full potential of places and communities.
For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Architecture, Architecture; Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.
Technical skills and experience in:
To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:
Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
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.
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.
We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.
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