Smart Building Consultant Graduate 2027

Bright Network; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Arup is seeking graduates to join the Property, Science and Industry group with a focus on smart buildings and IoT projects. The role involves strategy development, requirements definitions and coordination with multiple design consultants to deliver innovative building solutions.

Successful applicants will have a relevant Engineering degree (2:1 or above) and a Master’s for advanced IoT/building systems studies; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/Bachelor’s in Engineering focused on Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics or Dual Software Eng & Engineering (Civil)
• Master’s in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Buildings Services Eng, Computer Science, Software Eng, Physics or Applied Math with IoT/AI focus

Responsibilities

• Strategy development for project delivery in smart buildings and IoT
• Requirements definitions for building systems and sensor design
• Coordination with internal and external design consultants and client assurance

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics

Software Engineering

IoT

Building Systems Controls

Data Science

Smart Buildings

AI

Building simulation analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics or Software/Civil)

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical or Buildings Services Engineering or Computer Science/Software Engineering/Physics/Applied Mathematics

Job description

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

Property, Science and Industry is a multidisciplinary group working on a range of building projects across healthcare, science & industry, commercial, education and arts & culture sectors. The group has a digital buildings cluster focusing on smart buildings and advisory services for smart and data enablement for buildings, with a growing number of software development and Internet of Things (IoT) projects and products. The team works closely with other teams across Arup and is the hub for multidisciplinary working, bringing together different specialists and advisory services to suit client and project needs. Our current projects include design smart buildings and integration for a new HQ for a bank, providing design and consulting across a large property portfolio, providing embedded software expertise to large technology firms, smart enabling design on our projects and a number of IoT product design commissions.

Strategy development, Requirements definitions, Smart Building IoT and Sensor design, Coordination of own and with external design consultants & Client assurance by monitoring implementation.

Is this role right for you?

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

An undergraduate / Bachelor's level (or equivalent) in Engineering with a focus on Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics or a Dual software engineering and Engineering (Civil). A Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical or Buildings Services Engineering, alternatively Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics at 2.1 or above with areas of study/research in the field of IoT, Building Systems Controls, Connected Environments, Smart Buildings, Robotics, Data Science, Building simulation Analytics and/or A.I in the field of Built Environment.

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: 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.

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

Eligibility

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.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.