Graduate Asset & Facilities Management Consultant

Arup; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Learning & development

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup, a global advisory and technical consultancy for the built environment, invites recent graduates to join the Operations Consulting team in Ireland. You will support clients across facilities and asset management, procurement, sourcing and operational excellence, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic recommendations and tangible improvements.

The role offers exposure to the asset lifecycle, governance, and performance reporting, with opportunities to learn and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Asset Management, Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, Business/Commerce/Management, Project/Programme Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Built Environment disciplines.
• 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 before employment starts.

Responsibilities

• Support development of facilities management and asset management strategies and operating models.
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement in asset and service performance.
• Assist clients in improving operational efficiency, service delivery and asset performance.
• Support contract management frameworks, performance monitoring and governance.
• Contribute to procurement strategies, tender documentation and supplier evaluation.
• Assist with project planning, client meetings and delivery of advisory assignments.

Education

Asset Management

Facilities Management

Facilities Engineering

Construction Management

Business, Commerce or Business Management

Project or Programme Management

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Property, Real Estate or Built Environment-related disciplines

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

As a Graduate Consultant within Arup's Operations Consulting team, you will support clients in improving the performance, resilience, sustainability and value of their assets, operations and support services.

Working alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you will develop your professional skills while contributing to advisory and consultancy projects across facilities management, asset management, procurement, strategic sourcing and operational excellence. You will gain exposure to strategic projects throughout the asset lifecycle, helping clients make informed investment decisions, improve service delivery and achieve long-term value from their assets and operations.

Projects may include facilities management advisory, asset management, public sector procurement, tender development, tender evaluation, strategic sourcing, contract establishment, contract mobilisation, contract performance monitoring, operations monitoring and business transformation initiatives for public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management & Asset Management Consultancy

• Support the development of facilities management and asset management strategies, policies and operating models.
• Assist in analysing asset, operational and service performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support clients in improving operational efficiency, service delivery and asset performance.
• Support clients in the establishment, governance and optimisation of facilities management and support service contracts.
• Assist in the development of contract management frameworks, performance monitoring arrangements and service delivery models.
• Support the operational monitoring and review of facilities management and support service contracts, including the analysis of service performance reports and key performance indicators.
• Assist in assessing regulatory compliance requirements, governance arrangements and operational risks.
• Support business continuity and operational resilience initiatives.

Procurement & Commercial Advisory

• Support the development and delivery of procurement and strategic sourcing strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation, technical specifications, scopes of services and procurement strategies.
• Support competitive tender processes from procurement planning through to contract award, contract establishment and mobilisation.
• Assist in developing tender evaluation methodologies, evaluation scorecards and procurement governance documentation.
• Participate in the evaluation of tender submissions, moderation workshops and the preparation of tender assessment reports, contract award recommendations and procurement governance documentation.
• Support the establishment of framework agreements and service contracts.
• Support strategic sourcing exercises for hard and soft facilities management services.
• Assist with contract mobilisation, contract performance monitoring and contract optimisation activities.
• Support clients in developing sourcing and contracting strategies that deliver value for money, compliance and sustainable procurement outcomes.

Project Delivery & Client Engagement

• Support project managers in planning, coordinating and delivering consultancy assignments.
• Attend client meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Monitor project actions, risks and milestones and maintain project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across a range of projects.
• Support the development of strategic recommendations and implementation plans to help clients achieve operational and organisational objectives.

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 the following disciplines:

• Asset Management
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Engineering
• Construction Management
• Business, Commerce or Business Management
• Project or Programme Management
• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Property, Real Estate or Built Environment-related disciplines

What We're Looking For

If you're excited about the role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• An interest in facilities management, procurement, strategic sourcing, asset management and operational consultancy, and a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.

Desirable

• Knowledge of procurement, contract management or supplier performance management.
• Awareness of facilities management, asset management or property advisory services.
• Understanding of sustainability and decarbonisation principles.
• Awareness of public sector procurement and governance frameworks.
• Membership (or student membership) of a relevant professional institution such as IWFM, IFMA, Engineers Ireland, CIBSE, CIOB or the Institute of Asset Management.

Key Attributes

• Desire to develop a career in Operations Consulting, with a particular interest in asset management, facilities management, procurement and operational improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness and client focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn.
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving.

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.

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. We encourage you to apply early.

Eligibility

We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.

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.

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 providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments. Any information provided will be used only to make appropriate arrangements and will not be considered in any other aspect of your application or selection process.

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