The Opportunity
Tackling climate change is arguably the most difficult challenge humanity has faced and overcoming it will require experts from all disciplines and backgrounds to come together and collaborate. Arup has made sustainability and the urgent need to transform the energy system to low carbon its most important priority in response to this challenge, through the launch of our climate services plan. We are recognised as leading consultants in this field and are working for both public and private sector clients on some of the most important advisory and engineering projects in the UK today. This includes advice to central and local governments on decarbonisation strategies, managing innovation programmes for low carbon technologies, delivering design solutions for tomorrow's low carbon energy system, and providing sustainable investment advice.
We provide end-to-end support across the entire project lifecycle — from early strategic planning, business case development, and governance, through to managing the securing of lands & consents, managing the Owner's Engineer role, and even services beyond the delivery phase, into operation & maintenance and decommissioning.
As a Graduate Energy Consultant you'll work alongside skilled professionals and, from day one, you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity.
You'll learn from others and immediately begin creating your professional network. Our advice is multidisciplinary and highly varied, providing the perfect platform for you to develop in alignment to your interests. The diverse nature of our work means you will be expected to broaden as well as deepen their knowledge and skills in Energy Consulting. There are regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits, international travel, and all kinds of social events that will support your learning, development and career progression.
You will be integrated within project teams to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients on strategically important projects. Your key responsibilities and activities are likely to include:
- Supporting feasibility studies and advising on technology options including; solar photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, energy storage, biomass, district heating/cooling and combined heat and power
- Coordinating between multidisciplinary subject matter experts (both internal and external to Arup)
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and contractors to facilitate the production of high-quality reports to share with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Advising on and/or drawing upon subject matter experts, to advise on aspects such as policy, legislation and procurements options
- Advising on project and programme management best practice
- Supporting clients' journeys to achieve ‘bankability' of their project and obtain a timely financial investment decision (FID)
- Undertaking day-to-day project/programme management activities to successfully develop and deliver energy projects
- Owning and managing discrete ‘packages' of works
- Management and development of the Arup appointment and client relationship – this includes being responsible for its commercial success
- Keeping up-to-date on the Energy Sector (trends, changes, policy, technology, etc.) to ensure you can understand and deliver excellence to clients.
- Undertaking site visits and surveys
- Application of software packages such as Power BI, MS Project, MS Excel, SharePoint, etc.
- Supporting bid development activities, for future work opportunities
Is this role right for you?
We are seeking graduates who have strong drive and motivation, a genuine passion for the energy sector and the built environment, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients. Candidates must be well suited to working within a busy and diverse team and be adaptable and ready to respond to the changing needs of our clients. We are looking for candidates who meet the criteria outlined below.
Essential Criteria
- You are working towards a relatable Bachelor's degree (or higher level) with a prediction of 2:1 or higher.
- You have the ability to communicate confidently, clearly, proactively, and effectively in written and verbal communications.
- You have great reasoning and analytical skills.
- You are able to develop ideas/concepts and confidently and clearly articulate and present them to a variety of audiences
- You are proactive when progressing uncertain/complex problems and apply an iterative approach to identifying and progressing solutions.
- You have excellent planning and organisational skills.
- You can effectively manage competing project requirements and stakeholders.
- You thrive within busy and diverse multidisciplinary teams.
- You are confident in applying essential mathematical concepts — such as arithmetic and compound percentages — to support the financial and commercial management of projects
Desirable Criteria
- You have knowledge of the energy sector and the associated technologies.
- You have knowledge of project and programme management.
- You have an awareness of engineering, construction and the built environment.
- You have an awareness of professional services and engineering contracts and procurement.
- You have good working knowledge of Power BI, MS Project, MS Excel, SharePoint, MS PowerPoint.
- You have experience in coding and/or data analytics.
We're Looking For
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.
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.
Advert closing date : 15 November 2025
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Location Preferences
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form
Duplicate applications
Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
Eligibility
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.
