Climate and Sustainability Consultant - 2026 Work Placement
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin.
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
A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world’s most recognised projects.
As a work placement student with our Climate and Sustainability team at Arup, you will be:
Assisting senior members of the team with collecting data and drafting technical reports relating to decarbonisation, carbon baselines, energy management
You will contribute to development of sustainability plans for clients across varying industries including utilities, government agencies, private companies
Assist with conducting policy analysis and sustainability assessments for various institutions and agencies
Does this role inspire you?
We're looking for students who are currently pursuing a Degree/Masters in:
Environmental
Ecological
Economics
Energy
Sustainability
Climate science
We also value:
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to learn and apply new concepts.
Knowledge of Excel
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 program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
- 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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.
Please note this role is only suitable for those who are in full time education and are looking for a placement for the summer months or for those who are required to complete a placement as part of their course requirements.
If you have recently graduated, please apply to one of our '2026 Graduate Programme' roles.
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Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?