Graduate Technology Consulting and System Design Consultant 2027

Bright Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is offering a graduate opportunity in the UK to work on ICT and telecoms infrastructure projects across a range of built environment sectors. You will contribute from concept through construction, using tools like AutoCAD, Revit and MicroStation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated designs.

The role is open to graduates with relevant degrees and strong RF modelling skills. You will also participate in on-site monitoring and testing activities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Technical skills in RF propagation tools and related telecoms modelling software.
• Full working rights in the UK and ability to start on 1 September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ICT and telecoms infrastructure and systems design from concept through construction.
• Produce project deliverables including presentations and drawings using listed software.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure fully coordinated designs and deliverables.
• Support on-site monitoring and witness testing of ICT infrastructure and systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

iBwave Wireless Modelling Tool

Navisworks

JVSG

Cisco CCNA

CWNA

CNIT

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

Our team’s areas of technical expertise include IT facilities & cabling, wired networking, wireless networking, and rail telecoms including Operational Telecommunications and Station Information & Surveillance Systems (SISS).

We design and specify cutting-edge ICT systems and telecoms services for the built environment. We work across dynamic sectors such as transport, government, sport, property, and energy, to shape the future of ICT through innovative solutions. Current projects include data centres, stations, airports, stadia, hospitals, and corporate headquarter buildings.

With the growing importance of net zero commitments reshaping industry practices, we use innovative digital tools that help create a sustainable future for both the built and natural environment.

You will be aligned but not limited to the following duties:

• Contribute to ICT and telecoms infrastructure and systems design development (from concept through to construction).
• Produce project deliverables such as presentations, basis of design documents, specifications, drawings, technical notes, and minutes of meetings using software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation and Microsoft Office and WLAN and CCTV modelling tools.
• Collaborate with team members and other project disciplines to ensure designs and deliverables are fully coordinated.
• Support with on-site monitoring and witness testing of ICT infrastructure and systems installations.

Is this role right for you?

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

• An undergraduate or bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science (including Cybersecurity), Systems Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
• Technical skills in Autodesk Revit; Autodesk AutoCAD; MicroStation; iBwave Wireless Modelling Tool; Navisworks Simulation; JVSG; Cisco CCNA; CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator); CNIT (Certified Network Infrastructure Technician — or equivalent); RF propagation tools and techniques.

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: You care about sustainable development and want to see your work make a genuine difference.
• Innovative minds: You think critically, ask hard questions, and are genuinely open to new approaches.
• Growth seekers: You are curious, actively seek feedback, and look for ways to keep developing.
• Adaptable adventurers: You are comfortable with uncertainty and adapt readily as projects and priorities evolve.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

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.

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.