Graduate Assets and Operations Management Consultant

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking talented individuals to join its Birmingham team. As part of the Advisory Services Group, you'll engage in diverse projects, contribute to asset management and innovation, and collaborate with clients to provide effective solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a growth mindset.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Community engagement programme

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a degree in STEM, asset management, supply chain, business analysis, or general management.
• Creative problem-solving skills and effective communication are essential.
• A proactive approach and eagerness to learn are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Work on global projects with experienced teams.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored solutions.
• Research and analyze information from multiple sources.

Skills

Creative approach to problem solving

Effective communication

Willingness to learn new skills

Curiosity and desire for continuous learning

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Assets and Operations 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
• long-term investment planning
• decision support
• data and information management
• risk and resilience
• innovation and technology
• logistics and supply chain
• regulatory monitoring and reporting
• business case development
• lenders technical advice

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. 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. 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;
• work on traditional major projects to provide a well-balanced start to your professional career;

Is this role right for you? Candidate degrees can vary significantly, but may include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), asset management, supply chain and logistics, business analysis and operational or general management. We are looking for individuals with a Bachelor's degree (or higher level).

• 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

What we’re looking for

• 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.

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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people. As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.

At Arup, we encourage individuality to thrive by respecting, sharing and connecting our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas so we can grow together. At Arup we are an equal opportunity employer and we accept people for who they are - we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Your difference belongs here. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture - from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Arup is committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact us if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our assessment places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role. Please refer to these requirements per each role advertised.