Graduate Strategy & Transformation Consultant

Arup; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical insurance allowances (

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup in Ireland is seeking a motivated graduate to join our Strategy Consulting team. You’ll learn to design strategies, turn data into insight and communicate with stakeholders to move actions forward. The role offers exposure across strategy, transformation, and engagement, with potential to specialise over time.

You’ll research trends, analyse data, and help coordinate projects while building client relationships in a multidisciplinary environment focused on sustainable change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline; Master’s/PhD welcomed.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present clearly.
• Interest in infrastructure, transport, urban sustainability and regional development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; Power BI exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research industry trends and market dynamics to inform strategy development.
• Analyse data to uncover opportunities and shape recommendations.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives delivering client value.
• Prepare reports, presentations and business cases with findings and next steps.
• Support stakeholder engagement, workshops and client meetings.

Skills

Research & analytics

Qualitative & quantitative analysis

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, TE

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant discipline

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot (AI tools)

Job description

Arup in Ireland is seeking a motivated graduate to join our Strategy Consulting team. You’ll learn to design strategies, turn data into insight and communicate with stakeholders to move actions forward. The role offers exposure across strategy, transformation, and engagement, with potential to specialise over time.

You’ll research trends, analyse data, and help coordinate projects while building client relationships in a multidisciplinary environment focused on sustainable change.