Graduate Assets and Operations 2027

Bright Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom is offering a graduate opportunity in the Assets and Operations team within Management Consulting. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams across transport, water, energy and rail, delivering asset management and investment planning projects.

The role emphasizes learning, client engagement, data analysis, and clear reporting, with opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact on sustainable modern infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering; Business & Commerce; Data Science / Engineering; Structural Engineering).
• Creative problem solving and effective communication.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Aptitude to work independently and proactively.
• Curiosity and a desire for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects in asset management, long-term investment planning, and related advisory activities.
• Research and analyse data from multiple sources to inform project delivery.
• Communicate findings through clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and engage with clients on a project-by-project basis.
• Help organisations improve asset management practices and operational performance.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Curiosity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

The Assets and Operations team is part of the Management Consulting Service within Arup. We are active in the Transport, Water, Energy and Rail markets and undertake a wide range of work including asset management, long-term investment planning, decision support, data and information management, innovation and technology, regulatory monitoring and reporting and business case development. The team provides high value professional services to help solve 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. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams, typically comprising a mix of skills and competencies. Each project team size varies depending on the scope and scale of our client’s briefs.

• Projects: work on individual projects for a variety of clients, whilst learning from our highly experienced team


• Engagement: work closely with clients to develop solutions on a project-by-project basis


• Research: source, research and analyse data and information from a variety of sources to inform project delivery


• Communicate: present your findings in clear, concise and impactful reports and presentations


• Impact: help major organisations transform their asset management practices and operations

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes: a bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering; Business & Commerce; Data Science / Engineering; Structural Engineering.

Skills and experience:

• Creative approach to problem solving and effective communication


• Willingness to learn new skills


• Aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive


• Curiosity and a desire for continuous learning


• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.