Assets and Operations Graduate - 2025 Graduate Programme

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin and Cork. 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

We are currently seeking applications from interested graduates to join our Assets and Operations Graduate Development Programme, commencing September 2025. 

The Opportunity

The Assets and Operations team is part of Advisory and Digital Services and helps to deliver and sustain organisational and operational outcomes by supporting clients’ use of technology, primarily in transportation, to achieve their objectives. The team also supports the development of strategies, implementation plans, governance and performance management. The team supports clients in the management of operations and maintenance contracts relating to transportation and digital technology.

Here’s a look at some of the work the Assets and Operations team is engaged in: 

• Intelligent Mobility/Mobility Pricing - Engaging clients with transport mobility needs across their systems, operations, pricing & payments projects, data sharing platforms, future mobility opportunities and electromobility advancements, using our digital and technology domain knowledge across the full life cycle of clients’ assets. ​ We support our clients in gathering, analysing and utilising data and at various project stages from strategy development to implementation. Some key areas of work are in Intelligent Transport Systems, Tolling, Smart Cities, traffic signal design, C-ITS and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs).

• Digital and Technology Asset Management - Using our transport technology and asset management expertise to help clients to maintain, operate and transform their assets across their full life cycle.  We support clients by applying Asset Management principles to assess the status of their assets, develop maintenance and renewals plans, develop renewals budget forecasts and develop whole life cost models so that they can accurately forecast future budget implications of decisions.

As a Assets and Operations Graduate at Arup, you will:

• Support turning technical recommendations into transportation solutions and project deliverables.
• Supporting clients in utilising technology to solve problems and to support transport operations.
• Undertake analytical research to develop, document and present concepts and design ideas.
• Review project documentation, applicable codes and standards to assist with preparation of reports, presentations, drawings and/or sketches.
• Compiling and analysing data to enable clients to make decisions.
• Becoming familiar with technological advances that could provide solutions to client issues.
• Supporting clients in the management of technology operations contracts.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for graduates who are currently pursuing a Level 8 or above qualification in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to: 

• Civil / transportation Engineering, Business Information Systems, Intelligent Transport Systems, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, Data Analytics or Mechatronic Engineering

We also value: 

• A demonstrated interest in one or more of the areas of work performed in Assets and Operations.
• Ability to work as part of a team, prioritise effectively, balance assigned work and deliver to deadlines.  
• Experience of producing technical reports and presentations
• Experience with any of the following is desirable (but not essential): AutoCAD, ArcGIS, SQL.
• Knowledge or interest in transport technology, such as road user charging, traffic signal design, traffic modelling or ITS.
• Ability to engage with clients and partners in the development of project requirements.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect. 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

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