Facades Engineering Summer Internship 2027

Bright Network; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom offers a six-week internship for students in Architecture and related disciplines. You will work with façade engineering professionals on real projects across the UK and internationally, contributing to design, analysis and documentation within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will collaborate with leading architectural practices, clients, contractors and suppliers, and may visit factories and job sites to gain practical experience.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural/Civil Engineering or related field.
• Interest in communicating ideas, presenting reports, and using Microsoft Office; AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp are desirable.
• Exposure to analysis tools and design environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to façade concept design, technical specification, and performance analysis.
• Prepare documents, present ideas, and potentially visit factories and sites.
• Collaborate with architects, clients, contractors and supply chain on projects.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Finite element analysis

Grasshopper

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 abachelor’s degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Architecture, Architectural Engineer, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical engineering.
• Skills and experience interested in communicating and presenting ideas, report writing, proficient in Microsoft suite. AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, Finite element analysis, Grasshopper, 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

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.

Next steps

We’ve designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they’re received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.