Strategic Consulting CPD Work Placement

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking a motivated work placement student for the Strategy Consulting in Cities, Planning and Design Team. You will help transform recommendations into clear project deliverables and apply technology to develop design solutions while supporting report writing and client visuals.

You'll participate in meetings, gain knowledge from the team, and undertake analytical research to develop and present concepts under supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reports and analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with teamwork focus.
• Solid planning, analytical and organizational skills.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to learn quickly on the job.

Responsibilities

• Support turning recommendations into structured project deliverables.
• Apply technology to develop design solutions and visuals.
• Assist in report writing and visual representations for clients.
• Read media and discuss potential impacts for projects.
• Attend meetings and contribute questions and insights.
• Engage with team to gain knowledge and experience.
• Conduct analytical research and present concepts.
• Draft initial analyses in spreadsheets and reports.
• Work on defined tasks under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Planning and organization

Proactive attitude

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's or postgraduate in Planning/Geography/Sociology/Environment

Relevance to Sustainability

Discipline background in Cities/Management

Relevant coursework or projects

Job description

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

As a work placement student in the Strategy Consulting in Cities, Planning and Design Teamat Arup, you will:

• Support the transformation of recommendations into well-structured and clearly communicated project deliverables.
• Practice creative applications of technology to develop design solutions.
• Utilise communication skills for report writing and visual representations.
• Be able to decipher media reports and the potential effects these may have on our clients.
• Attend and participate in meetings – listen, ask questions.
• Be involved in discussions with team members to gain knowledge & experience.
• Undertake analytical research to develop, document, present concepts.
• Give structure to ideas – lots of “taking a first pass” at spreadsheets, reports, and analyses for discussion later rather than instruction.
• Work on defined tasks under supervision.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for students who arecurrently studying for a bachelor’s or postgraduate level qualification in a relevant discipline, including, but not limited to:

• Planning and Cities
• Management
• Geography and Sociology
• Environment and Sustainability

We also value:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong report-writing and general communication skills
• Solid planning, analytical and organisation skills
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges
• Ability to engage with clients and partners in the development of project requirements

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. Early application is recommended

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 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 anyappropriate 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.

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