Materials Engineering Intern: 6-Week Sustainability Focus

Bright Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in London offers a six-week placement in materials consulting for undergraduates. You will explore concrete, metals, glass, timber, and composites, conduct research, visit sites, and draft reports while collaborating across disciplines.

This role emphasises sustainability, lifecycle thinking, and rigorous analysis with mentorship from our Early Careers team, helping you develop professional skills for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working towards a master’s degree in Materials Engineering/Science or related field.
• Strong grounding in materials science and sustainability principles.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials consulting activities such as durability assessments and reports.
• Carry out research projects and site visits informed by client challenges.
• Write reports and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Materials science

Sustainability

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

MS Office

Programming basics

Education

Masters degree in Materials/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Programming basics

Job description

Arup in London offers a six-week placement in materials consulting for undergraduates. You will explore concrete, metals, glass, timber, and composites, conduct research, visit sites, and draft reports while collaborating across disciplines.

This role emphasises sustainability, lifecycle thinking, and rigorous analysis with mentorship from our Early Careers team, helping you develop professional skills for future opportunities.