Graduate Project Manager (Aviation)

Bright Network; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is a global consultancy reimagining aviation infrastructure with a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. We seek a curious Graduate Project Manager to help plan, coordinate and deliver airport projects from concept to completion.

You will work with engineers, designers and clients, applying critical thinking to data and reports, while developing your project controls and digital delivery skills using MS 365 tools. This is an excellent early career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Self-motivated mindset and willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical thinking and summarising complex information.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of aviation projects from concept through to completion.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Analyse project information and datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Produce clear reports, presentations and project documentation for clients and project teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, consultants and external stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to complex aviation challenges.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Project & Programme Management

Business & Commerce

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

C++/C#/SQL basics

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

At Arup, we are reimagining the future of aviation through innovative, sustainable, and people-focused projects. As a Graduate Project Manager - Aviation, you will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to help deliver complex airport and aviation infrastructure projects that connect communities and support economic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a curious and motivated graduate who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with others, and turning ideas into successful project outcomes.

As a Graduate Project Manager - Aviation, you will, but not limited to:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of aviation projects from concept through to completion.

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation and project controls.

• Analyse project information and datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

• Produce clear reports, presentations and project documentation for clients and project teams.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, consultants and external stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex aviation challenges.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and digital project delivery solutions.

• Utilise Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, to support project management activities.

Is this role right for you?

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

A Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above) or Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline, including:

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Project & Programme Management

• Business & Commerce

We're looking for graduates who demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• A self-motivated mindset and willingness to ask questions and learn

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Analytical thinking and the ability to summarise complex information

• Curiosity, initiative and a passion for continuous improvement

• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Experience or exposure to any of the following would be advantageous:

• Power BI

• Power Automate

• Basic coding knowledge (C++, C# or SQL)

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.

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.

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