Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Consultant

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. 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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

We have over 600 staff working in Ireland based in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. 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.    

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ITS consultant to join our Assets Consulting team. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of IST-related projects working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Assets Consulting

Arup’s Assets Consulting team delivers smarter, more sustainable infrastructure solutions across Ireland and beyond. Our team of approximately 35 specialists brings together expertise in civil and electronic engineering, software and web development, technical project management, and transport advisory. We work with clients, primarily in the transport sector, to achieve operational and strategic objectives by managing, operating, maintaining, renewing, and enhancing large infrastructure assets. Our services span strategy development, planning, design, and implementation, as well as supporting maintenance contract management for transportation and digital systems. Our work addresses challenges in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), tolling, road user charging, smart cities, traffic signal design, C-ITS, and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). We also advise on pricing and payments, data-sharing platforms, future mobility planning, and electromobility.

Based within Arup Ireland’s 100-person Advisory and Digital Services group, we collaborate with clients locally and internationally, combining deep technical expertise with a passion for solving complex challenges. Together, we design and deliver innovative solutions that improve lives and reduce environmental impact. Joining our team means working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your ideas and curiosity will be valued from day one. As an ITS Consultant, you will contribute to projects that blend engineering, technology, and human-centered design, helping clients interpret complex data and deliver impactful transport solutions that shape communities and improve lives.

As an Intelligent Transport Systems Consultant at Arup, you will:

• Contribute to Intelligent Mobility projects that deliver high quality pragmatic advice and solutions to Arup’s broad range of Clients and technical challenges. 
• Utilize technology to provide solutions to transportation consulting projects with a range of clients.  
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal presentation formats to both internal and external clients. 
• Developing and enhancing relationships through project delivery. 
• Work effectively with data and contribute to design of innovative solutions for clients nationally and globally. 
• Test project objectives, assumptions, and proposed activities against stated goals. 
• Deliver projects at various stages of development, including design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operations/maintenance. 
• Engage stakeholders (including clients) and manage communications. 
• Undertake focused research and produce summary findings. 
• Participate in and support the wider development of the team. 
• Support project leaders on completion of projects’ planning and delivery. 
• Other Ad-hoc queries, analysis, training, and project tasks as required. 
• Supporting the delivery of other projects in the areas of Mobility Pricing and Intelligent Mobility. 

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about Intelligent Mobility. We also value:

• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in transport projects
• Level 8 or above qualifications in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to: 
  • Civil or Transport Engineering
  • Transport or town planning 
  • Intelligent Transport Systems
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • Mechatronic Engineering 
• Technical experience or demonstrated interest in one of the following areas: Intelligent Transport Systems, electronic tolling, transportation, intelligent mobility, and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. 
• Prior experience working in a consultancy environment is desirable. 
• Experience in one or more of planning, design, procurement or operations. 
• You have excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Solid planning, analytical and organization skills 
• Strong numerical and IT skills  
• Systems integration knowledge and experience a positive. 
• Ability to work independently as well as in a large multi-disciplinary team.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• 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 salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• 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 are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

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. 

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