Industrial Placement - Project Management - Energy, Water & Resources Advisory

Arup; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup seeks an Industrial Placement - Project Manager for Energy, Water & Resources Advisory in the UK. You will work on real-life projects across the project life cycle, from concept and business case through design, tender, delivery and benefits realisation, gaining hands-on experience in cost control, scheduling and reporting.

The placement is a stepping-stone to your future, with learning sessions and site visits to support your development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; scheduling experience.
• Data management and/or Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project / Design Management
• Scope development and management
• Programmes / planning / scheduling
• Cost Management
• Progress and status reporting

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Scheduling

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in PM/Engineering/Geography/Law

Tools

Power BI

Scheduling software

Job description

Industrial Placement - Project Manager - Energy, Water & Resources Advisory

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 this 10–12-month Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There will be regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.

Our aim is to welcome as many students as possible back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Our Whitehaven office covers the spectrum of Advisory & Project Management for the Energy, Water & Resources sectors. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the project life cycle from advising on the concept definition and business case development, design production and management, tender management, contract administration through to delivery, handover and benefits realisation. We are currently delivering a wide range of projects such as a £300 million electrical system upgrades as well as smaller, discrete design and build tasks which progress at a dynamic pace. These projects are at all stages of the life cycle, from programme planning to construction and commissioning.

• Project / Design Management
• Scope development and management
• Programmes / planning / scheduling
• Cost Management
• Progress and status reporting

Is this role right for you?

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

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant academic discipline such as Project & Programme Management, Engineering, Geography, Law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of packages, Scheduling experience; Data management and/or Power BI experience

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.

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

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. 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.