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Graduate Smart Buildings Consultant

Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Civil, Robotics, Computing, Physics, Maths, Data.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. We advise that you apply early.

See it differently

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.

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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.

The Opportunity

Our Smart Buildings team helps clients create more sustainable, efficient and user-focused environments through digital innovation. Working across commercial, healthcare, science, education and cultural projects, you'll help deliver solutions that connect people, buildings and technology. From smart building strategy and IoT systems to data analytics and digital transformation, you'll help shape the next generation of intelligent built environments.

Current projects include the delivery of smart building strategies for corporate headquarters, digital transformation programmes across property portfolios, embedded software solutions for technology clients, and IoT-enabled products that improve building performance and user experience.

Your work may include but not limited to:

  • Supporting smart building strategies and digital transformation programmes
  • Assisting with the design of IoT and connected technology solutions
  • Analysing building systems, operational data and user requirements
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams and clients
  • Supporting testing, implementation and optimisation of smart building solutions

We are particularly interested in graduates who are:

  • Curious about how technology can improve the built environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving thinkers
  • Collaborative and comfortable working across disciplines
  • Passionate about sustainability and innovation
  • Eager to explore emerging digital technologies

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

  • A degree (or equivalent) at 2.1 or above in one of the following:
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
      • Electrical Engineering
      • Electronic Engineering
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Building Services Engineering:
      • Building Services
      • Energy Engineering
      • Building Physics
      • Civil Engineering
      • Robotics or Mechatronics Engineering
      • Computer Science
      • Software Engineering
      • Physics
      • Applied Mathematics
      • Data Science or related discipline
  • Particular interest in the following areas is beneficial:
    • Smart Buildings
    • Internet of Things (IoT)
    • Building Controls & Automation
    • Data Analytics
    • Connected Environments
    • Digital Twins
    • AI in the Built Environment
    • Building Performance Simulation

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

  • No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
  • Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Eligibility

We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.

What we offer you

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 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.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.  

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Job ID Number: DUB0000Z8
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Shortlisted
  • Deadline
    December 18th, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Dublin
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Analytics/Statistics
  • Building Services
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Energy/Renewables
  • Maths
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics/Robotics
  • Physics
  • Software/Systems
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