At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.
The Opportunity
Our Management consulting teams work hand in hand with Arup's entire range of technical experts, meaning clients gain access to insights and opportunities that other consultants miss. We are economists, business strategists, environmentalists, change managers, investment specialists and digital experts – all united by the desire to produce a more sustainable future for all.
Teams available within Management Consulting:
Strategy and Insights
Available locations: Bristol
All roles will involve working across different aspects of our Advisory and Planning Services including some of the following disciplines and more:
- Shaping purpose & visioning
- Business & Corporate Strategy; Business and Economic Case Development
- Organisational change management
- Target operating and business model; Organisation design and development
- Operational performance improvement; optimising existing processes
- Process optimisation; Operational readiness; Data analytics
Strategy & Insights – One of the biggest advantages of our team is the breadth of work that we do; you will get experience from day one of working in a multi-disciplinary team and will experience the full range of Management Consulting. Our work broadly falls into the category of organisational change and transformation and we support our colleagues and client to set clear vision and objectives for change as well assessing current state, designing future state and the articulating the transition required.
You will have the opportunity to explore all services and will have the ability to build your interests as you grow in the business.
Assets and Operations
Available locations: London
The Assets and Operations Consulting team is part of the Advisory Services Group in Arup. Operations Consulting works at the intersection between the built environment and the people who use and experience it. We advise and deliver solutions that transform the operations and organisational performance and capability of our clients in the UK and beyond. To do this, we focus on people, processes, technology, and assets, implementing solutions that encompass sustainability and innovation.
Candidate degrees can vary significantly, but may include supply chain and logistics, business analysis, operational or general management, asset management, engineering.
Business and Investor Advisory
Available locations: London
Arup's award-winning Business and Investor Advisory (BIA) team works with investors, Local and national Government departments and developers on projects in energy, utility, transport, regeneration and telecoms infrastructure to provide strategic commercial and financial advice. You will work alongside financial, commercial and technical specialists to help provide advice on business cases, potential acquisitions, divestments and development of infrastructure assets
Business and Investor Advisory
Available locations: London
Arup's award-winning Business and Investor Advisory (BIA) team is one of the top technical and ESG advisers in the infrastructure markets. Our advice spans the breadth of the project lifecycle and we work across international markets. We help to provide in-depth advice on the financial, commercial and technical issues driving investment across sectors, ultimately delivering and completing project finance transactions, infrastructure M&A's and business cases for major infrastructure projects.
We are looking for individuals with a bachelor's degree (or higher level) in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Economics, Business or Finance discipline, or similar.
Graduate Consultant Assets and Operations
Available locations: Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester
The Assets and Operations Consulting team is part of the Advisory Services Group in Arup. We are active in the Transport, Water, Energy and Rail markets and undertake a wide range of work including:
- Asset Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Innovation and Technology
- Logistics and supply chain
- Assurance and Regulation
- Risk and Resilience
- Business Case and strategic infrastructure planning
- Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon
The team offers high value professional services to help service the complex needs of our clients and develop innovative solutions to their challenges. Projects could range from advising a public body on administering a multimillion-pound innovation fund, to improving asset management practices.
By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to:
- work on global projects, whilst learning from our highly experienced team;
- work closely with clients to develop solutions on a project-by-project basis;
- source, research, and analyse information from a variety of sources;
- help major organisations transform their asset management practices and operations and
- work on traditional design and major projects to provide a well-balanced start to your professional career.
Candidate degrees can vary significantly, but may include, engineering, asset management, supply chain and logistics, business analysis and operational or general management.
Strategy and Economics
Available locations: London
Arup's award-winning Business and Investor Advisory (BIA) team is one of the top technical and ESG advisers in the infrastructure markets. Our advice spans the breadth of the project lifecycle and we work across international
markets. We help to provide in-depth advice on the financial, commercial and technical issues driving investment across sectors, ultimately delivering and completing project finance transactions, infrastructure M&A's and business cases for major infrastructure projects.
You will join a team of around 120 people based in London and Manchester, providing a range of commercial, market and regulatory advisory services to a wide range of clients across multiple sectors including energy, utilities, transport and telecommunications, across international markets.
The typical work we would expect you to deliver will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct research of sector/market and regulatory frameworks
- Handle and manage large datasets, working with both MS Excel and PLEXOS cloud
- Develop energy market models using PLEXOS
- Support the team to produce commercial/market due diligence reports from a diverse range of sectors
- Support the project teams in preparing presentations on project findings and conclusions
- Business development support – writing and managing proposals, and keeping abreast of potential opportunities
We are looking for candidates with a degree level qualification at grade 2:1 or above. Open to all degree types
Is this role right for you?
We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.
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.
