Facades Engineering Summer Internship 2027

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

Job summary

Arup is a global consultancy that recruits graduates and students to help solve complex challenges in sustainable building envelopes. This six‑week internship places you in a multidisciplinary team working on real projects across the UK and internationally, from concept design to technical specification and construction-stage services.

You’ll collaborate with architectural practices, clients, contractors and supply chains, undertake design and analysis, and may visit factories and sites to gain

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present ideas and write reports.
• Desirable to have experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Grasshopper, and finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leading architectural practices, clients, contractors and supply chain for projects across markets.
• Undertake technical design and analysis; draw, prepare documents and present ideas; may visit factories and sites.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Finite Element Analysis

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

On your six-week internship, you’ll work alongside specialist façade engineering professionals on real life, meaningful projects for both new-build and refurbishment projects across the UK and internationally. Working as part of multidisciplinary design teams, we help clients deliver safe, sustainable and high-performing building envelopes that respond to architectural, environmental and operational requirements.

Our work spans façade concept design, technical specification, performance analysis, procurement support, heritage and conservation projects, façade surveys and diagnostics, and construction-stage services. We have experience across commercial, residential, cultural, education and transport sectors, delivering a wide range of façade systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, stone façades, glazing systems, bespoke envelopes and façade refurbishment schemes. The team places a strong emphasis on sustainability, whole-life carbon reduction, building safety and the long-term performance of building envelopes.

You will be working within a team in a multi-disciplinary office.

• You will collaborate with leading architectural practices, clients, contractors and supply chain for projects across a wide range of markets.
• You’ll also undertake technical design and analysis; drawing, preparing documents and presenting ideas; and may visit factories and sites.

Is this role right for you?

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

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Skills and experience in communicating and presenting ideas, report writing, and proficiency in the Microsoft suite.
• AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, finite element analysis, Grasshopper, and hand sketching are desirable.

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.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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.

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