Assistant Consultant (Transformation Advisory) - 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. 

The Opportunity

Strategic Advisory Services

Responding to global challenges requires rapid adaptation and transformation of the built environment. Our Strategic Advisory Services is made up of three core teams -Transformation Advisory, Transport & Cities Advisory, and Economics Advisory – who together help our clients navigate change. As part of our growth ambitions, we are recruiting a motivated and driven graduate to join our Transformational Advisory Team.

Transformation Advisory Team

This role will be part of the multidisciplinary Transformational Advisory Team which is made up of Strategy and Communications specialists. The team supports clients in navigating complex challenges, identifying opportunities, and executing sustainable transformational initiatives to achieve strategic objectives. The successful candidate will develop skills in designing strategies, interpreting insights, and how to effectively communicate with stakeholders and clients. Initially a broad role, the team offers the opportunity to specialise in Strategy, Communications or both disciplines.

As a Graduate in the Transformation Advisory team at Arup, you will:

• Conduct research on industry trends, campaigns and market dynamics to support strategy development.
• Support on stakeholder engagement and strategic communications for clients.
• Assist in preparing reports and communication materials for clients, summarising findings, recommendations, and next steps.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic initiatives delivering value to clients.
• Assist in preparing and delivering client presentations, workshops, and meetings.
• Support in coordinating project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure clear and effective communication across all project activities.

Does this role inspire you?

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

• Business
• Engineering
• Management
• Communications or Social Studies
• Psychology

 We also value: 

• 1-2 years relevant experience desirable
• Adaptable with an interest to learn on the job
• Strong professional acumen and work ethic.
• Capable of working as part of a team as well as independently, across multiple projects
• A sustainability mindset with an awareness of the economic, environmental and societal challenges facing organisations.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Interest in infrastructure, transport, urban, sustainability and regional development.

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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Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?