Operations Consultant Work Placement

Arup; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking graduates or students to join as Operations Consultants across infrastructure, transport, energy and the built environment. You will apply analytical thinking, business insight and technical expertise to improve governance, manage risk and deliver long-term value for clients and communities.

This is a development-focused role aligned with Arup's multidisciplinary culture. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in business, engineering or analytics and bring strong Excel/Power BI

Qualifications

• Candidate pursues a bachelor or masters in business, engineering or analytics.
• Strong interest in operations consulting and performance improvement.
• Understanding governance, risk management and compliance principles.

Skills

Interest in ops consulting

Governance & compliance

Project management methodologies

Data-driven decision making

Process modelling & continuous 개선

Data analytics capabilities

Communicating insights clearly

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business & Commerce / related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

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, our Operations Consultants work with clients across infrastructure, transport, energy and the built environment to solve complex operational challenges. Combining analytical thinking, business insight and technical expertise, we help organisations improve governance, manage risk, optimise performance and deliver sustainable, long-term value.

Is this role right for you?

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

Candidates working towards a bachelors or masters degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Business & Commerce
• Operations Management
• Business Analytics
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science (including Cybersecurity)
• Data Science
• Data Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Economics
• Management Information Systems
• A related business, engineering or analytical discipline

Desired Skills & Knowledge We Are Looking For

• An interest in operations consulting, organisational performance and business improvement.
• Understanding of governance, risk management and compliance principles.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and operational delivery.
• Experience with business analytics, performance reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Exposure to business process modelling and continuous improvement techniques.
• Strong data analytics capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Familiarity using data visualisation and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate insights clearly.

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.

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 https://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup . We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

Candidateshave the opportunity todiscloseany disability or learning difference they may have on their application form. We will then make any appropriate arrangementsfor you should you reach a further stage in our recruitment process. The information gathered during the recruitment process is only used to allow for adjustments to be made for the interviewand is not considered in any other context of your application.