Asset Management Work Placement
Asset Management (Infrastructure) - Work Placement
See it differently - Early Careers at Arup
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
- As a work placement student in the Asset Management (Infrastructure) team at Arup, you will:
- Support turning technical recommendations into transportation plans and project deliverables
- Practice creative applications of technology to develop design solutions
- Develop communication skills, including report writing and visual representations
- 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 and design ideas
- Review project documentation, applicable codes and standards to assist with preparation of reports, presentations, drawings and/or sketches
- Give structure to ideas – lots of “taking a first pass” at spreadsheets, reports and analyses for discussion later rather than instruction
Is this role right for you?
We're looking for students who are currently studying for a relevant bachelor’s degree level or be currently undertaking a post-graduate level qualification in a relevant discipline, including, but not limited to:
- Civil / Transportation Engineering
- Transport Planning
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Intelligent Transport Systems
- Business Information Systems
We also value:
- Experience of producing technical presentations and reports, knowledge sharing with peers
- History of academic research, technical presentations, and technical report writing
- Experience with any of the following: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, or Project, or analysis packages e.g. SPSS
- Knowledge of transport technology, such as traffic signal design
- Evidence of teamwork and leadership in academic or extracurricular field
- The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and deliver to deadlines
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.
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.
Candidates have the opportunity to disclose any disability or learning difference they may have on their application form. We will then make any appropriate arrangements for 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 interview and is not considered in any other context of your application.