Graduate Consultant: Inclusive Design for Accessible Spaces

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Accessible and Inclusive Environments Consultant to join the London or Manchester team. You will support drawing reviews, research, site visits and report writing while learning to influence inclusive design decisions within a global built environment practice.

The role emphasizes understanding diverse users, accessibility guidance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical recommendations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline such as Architecture, Urban Planning; Geography & Geospatial Science; Human Factors / Ergonomics.
• Reading drawings; working understanding of equalities legislation; working understanding of building regulations & statutory approvals processes; working understanding of planning processes; CAD; Stakeholder engagement; demonstrable knowledge of common accessibility issues and the social model of disability; experience of applying technical design standards

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications and design proposals against access and inclusive design principles and standards.
• Undertake research into user needs, inclusive design guidance and emerging best practice.
• Support site surveys, accessibility audits and stakeholder engagement activities, recording observations and helping to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, evidence-based recommendations that improve the experience of diverse users.

Skills

Reading drawings

Equalities legislation

Building regulations

Planning processes

CAD

Stakeholder engagement

Accessibility issues

Technical design standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Urban Planning/Geography & Geospatial Science/Human Factors

Tools

CAD

Job description

Arup is seeking a Graduate Accessible and Inclusive Environments Consultant to join the London or Manchester team. You will support drawing reviews, research, site visits and report writing while learning to influence inclusive design decisions within a global built environment practice.

The role emphasizes understanding diverse users, accessibility guidance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical recommendations.