Industrial Placement - Management Consulting (People & Organisation and Science & Industry)

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.

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.

We are a friendly team who undertake a wide variety of structural projects and are looking for an enthusiastic placement student to assist our team.  Projects can be local, national or global and vary in size and complexity.  Sectors include transport, commercial, education, healthcare and science & industry.  

The Opportunity

On this 10–12-month Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity.  

You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There will be regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.  

Our Management Consulting team helps organisations navigate change, improve performance and plan for the future. Working across People & Organisation and Strategy & Insight, we support clients with business strategy, organisational design, change management, workforce capability, research, data analysis and transformation programmes.

As part of Arup's multidisciplinary consultancy, we combine strategic thinking with technical expertise to help clients deliver practical solutions to complex challenges across infrastructure, cities, property, energy and industry.

You’ll work alongside skilled professionals and, from day one, you will be working on real life meaningful projects:

• Conduct research, data analysis and insight generation to inform client recommendations and decision-making.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops, helping to gather information, facilitate discussions and present findings.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations and other client deliverables.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams alongside consultants, engineers, planners and technical specialists.
• Support business development activities, including market research, proposals and client engagement activities.

Is this role right for you?

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

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant academic discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (including Organisational Psychology) Business and Commerce or similar  

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to undertake research and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear insights and recommendations
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn
• Interest in strategy development, organisational design and operating models, and change and transformation
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, data visualisation, or other analytical tools would be advantageous

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• 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.

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

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.

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