Summer Intern - Management Consulting-Bristol

Arup; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Bristol is offering a Summer Internship in Management Consulting. You will support live client project needs, conduct research, market analysis and horizon scanning, and contribute to data management and reporting as part of a close-knit team.

We welcome undergraduates from diverse majors and value curiosity, clear communication and a practical mindset. You will learn how business strategy connects with assets and infrastructure, with mentoring and a structured development programme, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• AI tools.
• Reasoning and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support team members on live client project needs
• Undertake research, market analysis and horizon scanning
• Work as part of a dynamic and close-knit Management Consulting team
• Data management, trend analysis and reporting
• Demonstrate an active and inquisitive approach to learning, relationship building and problem solving

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Communication

Education

Business Psychology

Project Mgmt

Geography & Geospatial

Business & Commerce

Asset Management

Job description

Summer Intern - Management Consulting-Bristol

Summer Internship – Management Consulting-Bristol

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 management consulting team advises businesses and governments on complex and multidisciplinary challenges. We are experts in strategy, organisational transformation, operations and asset management and help our clients to improve the strategic direction and performance of their operations, assets and people. We bridge the gap between traditional management consulting and technical engineering disciplines. Combining business strategy and technical insights allows our team to develop realistic and implementable solutions at the critical point where business requirements connect with assets and infrastructure, readying our clients for tomorrow’s challenges. The goal of our work is to create truly resilient organisations through effective business transformation.

• Support team members on live client project needs
• Undertake research, market analysis and horizon scanning
• Work as part of a dynamic and close-knit Management Consulting team
• Data management, trend analysis and reporting
• Demonstrate an active and inquisitive approach to learning, relationship building and problem solving

https://www.arup.com/services/management-consulting/

https://www.arup.com/projects/scottish-hydrogen-assessment-project/

Is this role right for you?

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

Working towards an Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent):

• Business Psychology, including Organisational Psychology
• Project and Programme Management
• Geography & Geospatial Science
• Business & Commerce
• Asset Management; Aviation; Logistics/Supply Chain; Human Factors
• Other Technical and Engineering disciplines considered — consulting generalists are welcome; your major is not a barrier

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• AI tools
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication

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.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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

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.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

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. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 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.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all ourinterviewplaces to beallocatedto candidates who havedisclosedthey are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.