Building Services Vertical Transportation Engineer Internship 2027

Bright Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Vertical Transportation Engineer student for a 6-8 week summer internship. You will work in a multi-disciplinary office, coordinating with project teams as well as architects, surveyors, contractors and clients on projects across a wide range of markets.

You'll gain a thorough understanding of the role of a design engineer and experience the use of software design programmes in a supportive environment that values curiosity and initiative.

Qualifications

• Studying towards an accredited Master's degree in STEM, including Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Interest in architecture and the built environment and enthusiasm for building design.
• Organised, proactive and able to meet deadlines.
• Creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving with initiative.
• Ability to work with project teams including architects and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary office coordinating with project teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare designs for vertical transportation projects across markets and project stages.
• Gain understanding of design processes and use of design software.

Skills

Interest in architecture and built env

Creative problem solving

Organised planning

Initiative / proactive

Team collaboration with architects

Education

Master's degree in STEM (Architectural Engineering) or equivalent

Tools

Software design programmes

Job description

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.

The opportunity

Beyond standard areas of responsibility, Arup expects its vertical transportation engineers to become creative partners in the design process working closely with architects to ensure the movement of people and goods around buildings in an efficient and co-ordinated manner. If you have curiosity, genuine interest and an appreciation of (or a willingness to learn about) the Vertical Transportation sector, we would love to hear from you.

At Arup, we are leaders rather than followers in technical advances and sustainability. Through in-house research and development and a host of previous cutting-edge projects, we ensure that clients get the benefit, rather than the risk, of innovation. We look not only at the capital cost of new installations but the space efficiency and energy costs to arrive at optimum solutions.

We are currently recruiting a Vertical Transportation Engineer student for a 6-8 week summer internship. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary office, preparing designs in co-ordination with project teams as well as external architects, surveyors, contractors and clients for projects across a wide range of markets. You'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of project, located all over the world and at different project stages. You will gain a thorough understanding of the role of a design engineer, experience the use of software design programmes.

Is this role right for you?

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

• Studying towards an accredited Master's degree in a STEM subject, including Architectural Engineeringor equivalent qualification
• An interest in architecture and the built environment
• Enthusiasm for a career in building design
• Organised approach to planning work and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and to be proactive

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.

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.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.