Graduate Climate and Sustainability - Dublin

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Dublin is seeking a Graduate Climate & Sustainability Consultant to help shape the future of the built environment through carbon accounting, ESG reporting, and decarbonisation initiatives. You will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, conduct research, analyse data, and support environmental impact assessments and lifecycle analysis to deliver tangible environmental and social outcomes.

Recent graduates from Climate & Sustainability Science, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (level 8+) or master's student in related field.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting helpful.
• Interest in decarbonisation and environmental impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support carbon accounting and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions assessments.
• Contribute to sustainability and ESG reporting initiatives.
• Assist with climate risk, resilience and decarbonisation strategies.
• Conduct research, data analysis and interpretation to inform decision-making.
• Support environmental impact assessments, environmental management and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
• Engage with stakeholders and contribute to clear, impactful reporting and communication.

Skills

Keen interest in climate change

Knowledge of climate policy

Analytical and research skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word,

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level 8+) in Climate & Sustainability Science

Bachelor's degree (Level 8+) in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree (Level 8+) in Earth Sciences

Bachelor's degree (Level 8+) in Psychology

Job description

Graduate Climate and Sustainability - Dublin

Graduate Climate and Sustainability - Dublin

You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently - its 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

At Arup, our Climate & Sustainability team helps clients respond to the climate emergency through innovative, evidence-based solutions that support resilience, decarbonisation and sustainable development. As a Graduate Climate & Sustainability Consultant, you will work alongside experts from diverse disciplines to deliver meaningful environmental and social impact across the built environment.

What you'll do, but not limited to:

• Support carbon accounting and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions assessments.
• Contribute to sustainability and ESG reporting initiatives.
• Assist with climate risk, resilience and decarbonisation strategies.
• Conduct research, data analysis and interpretation to inform decision-making.
• Support environmental impact assessments, environmental management and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
• Engage with stakeholders and contribute to clear, impactful reporting and communication.

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

• A Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above) or studying towards a Master's degree in the following disciplines:
• Climate & Sustainability Science
• Civil Engineering
• Earth Sciences (including Geology and Oceanography)
• Psychology (including Organisational Psychology)

Or a closely related discipline

What we're looking for

• Keen interest in climate change, sustainability and the transition to a low-carbon future.
• Knowledge of climate policy, environmental legislation and sustainability frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for learning.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• 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.

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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.

For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.

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.

Environmental Management and Assessment

Environmental Management and Assessment

Environmental Management and Assessment