Façade Engineer - 2025 Work Placement

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

"Kickstart your engineering career and design sustainable solutions for tomorrow."

As a discipline in its own right, Façade Consultancy is a rapidly growing force in building design, delivering envelope design solutions that are aesthetically appealing, durable and functional.

Our Façade team sits at the heart of Arup's commitment to sustainable development. We engineer innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while creating comfortable and healthy spaces for people to live, work, and thrive.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across Ireland and beyond. From iconic buildings to critical infrastructure, we're shaping a better world one project at a time.

Collaboration is in our DNA. As a Façade Consultant we work closely with architects, designers, and specialists across disciplines to deliver truly integrated and impactful solutions for our clients.

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

We currently have an opening within our Façade team for an undergraduate position. 

Launch your engineering career and contribute to groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of our cities.

Gain hands-on experience and work alongside experts in the field.

As a Façade Consultant at Arup, you will:

• Work with a team of highly motivated staff working within an overall project team. 
• Working with architects and clients you will contribute to the development of concept designs and their specification.
• You will develop the solutions needed for the design and installation of high value, high quality façades.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for students who is passionate about quality and making a difference.

We are looking for candidates: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in architectural technology, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, product design or related fields.
• Ideally the person will have an interest in some of the following; conceptual design, facade detailing, structural analysis, building envelope physics and detailing 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to learn and apply new concepts.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.

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. 

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