Graduate Energy Advisory

Arup Graduate Energy Engineer/Consultant role developing practical low-carbon energy solutions across renewable generation, energy storage, heat networks, hydrogen, CCS and energy infrastructure, using technical modelling and data analysis.

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.  

The Opportunity

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants helping clients develop practical, investable and deliverable energy solutions. From your first projects, you’ll combine technical engineering with commercial awareness, working across the full project lifecycle from early feasibility and optioneering through design, procurement, construction support and operation.

• Support feasibility studies, technical due diligence and technology optioneering for renewable generation, energy storage, heat networks, hydrogen and low-carbon infrastructure.

• Undertake research, data analysis and technical modelling to compare options and inform decisions.

• Take part in site visits, surveys, design reviews and discussions with clients, contractors, technology suppliers and other specialists.

• Coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams and clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Contribute to project management, commercial activities, bids and the development of new services and tools.

Is this role right for you?  

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:  A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Any engineering or numerate degree.

Skills and experience interested in:  

• A genuine interest in energy, decarbonisation and infrastructure  

• Sound engineering judgement and confidence working with numbers and data  

• Clear written, verbal and visual communication  

• A collaborative approach and willingness to seek, share and act on feedback  

• Initiative, organisation and the ability to manage priorities  

• Care and accuracy in your work

Technical skills such as experience knowledge of power systems; renewable generation.

Energy storage; heat networks; hydrogen; CCS; energy modelling; CAD; GIS; Python; MATLAB or data-visualisation tools would be useful, but we do not expect applicants to have experience in every area.  

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

• Full working rights in the country of application.

• 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.  

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.

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

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.