Operations Consultant Work Placement

Bright Network; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup seeks an ambitious student/graduate to join its Operations Consulting group in Ireland. You will work across infrastructure, transport, energy and built environment projects, applying analytical thinking, governance and data insights to improve performance and deliver sustainable, long-term value.

Desirable candidates are pursuing a degree in business, engineering or analytics, with strong Excel and Power BI skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in a relevant discipline.
• Interest in operations consulting and business improvement.
• Understanding of governance, risk management and compliance principles.
• Experience with data-driven decision making and performance reporting.

Skills

Operations consulting

Governance & risk

Data analytics

Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

Communication of insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Analytics

Pursuing Masters in related field

Degree in Operations/Management

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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.

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.