Job Description

See it differently

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.


Our Facilities Management (FM) Consultants apply their specialist skills to buildings projects across the globe for both new and existing buildings. The FM Consultancy team bring specialist expertise to solutions for managing and operating buildings. As a team we provide specialist advice on all aspects of the aftercare of buildings including strategic and financial planning, technical services and operational support. The FM team is primarily made up of mechanical and electrical services engineers, who have a strong understanding of both the technical and the consultancy aspects of the job. With client care at the forefront, this position involves first rate communication skills, and a high level of commitment and motivation.



Our aim is to help clients to maximise the life of their buildings through appropriate and focussed interventions. This can include at the design stage, for example considering buildability, maintainability and zero waste, and products that utilise 're-use' rather than disposal or 'recycle'. Currently a lot of projects involve condition / energy surveys that result is decarbonisation opportunities that then lead into small to medium sized project works.



We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and services in, but not limited to, the following types of developments; commercial and residential developments, universities, colleges and schools, hospitals and healthcare buildings, laboratories and research facilities, transport projects, including airports and rail stations, sports facilities and stadia, hotels and leisure, theatres and performance venues, museums and art galleries, large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres.





The Opportunity



Right now, we're looking for a Graduate Facilities Management Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team based in Bristol. From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards professional qualifications.



You'll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. Whilst you will have some responsibility from day one, we will give you the opportunity to progress further and broaden your skills.



As a Graduate Engineer, your role will include undertaking:


Condition surveys Assessment of existing buildings Report writing and contributing towards strategies to help achieve Carbon targets Preparation of asset registers; maintenance specifications or tenders and procuring maintenance contracts Undertake audits of compliance and statutory regulations associated with the operation of buildings and portfolios. Auditing maintenance contractors Life-cycle assessments and costing. Review of designs for maintainability

You will need to possess a good understanding of excel, including creating solution generated formats, Databases, either have experience or knowledge of AutoCAD. Presentation aids such as Power BI and a good understanding of digital formats in general



You'll be working in a multi-disciplinary office, delivering projects in collaboration with project teams as well as external architects, surveyors, contractors and clients for projects across a wide range of markets. You'll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, some of these will be located outside of the UK and at different project stages.





Is this role right for you?



For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:


Masters degree in, Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, however a strong Bachelors degree in these subjects will also be considered Studying, or have studied, an IMechE, a CIBSE or an Engineering Council accredited course Have a desire and plan for working towards your CEng and full membership of a recognised professional institution A keen interest in developing digital tools to aid automation of processes Enthusiasm for a career in assisting clients maximise the life of their buildings / assets underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive

We're looking for:

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.



You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date:

6th

January 2026



Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form

Duplicate Applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.



As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You'll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.



Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.

Next steps

complete the application form, attaching any required documents. We will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline.

Different people, shared values

At Arup, we encourage individuality to thrive by respecting, sharing and connecting our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas so we can grow together.



At Arup we are an equal opportunity employer, and we accept people for who they are - we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. Your difference belongs here. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.



Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture - from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.



At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our assessment places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role. Please refer to these requirements per each role advertised.



We appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different and it's not always easy to commit to standard working hours. Work Unbound is our innovative hybrid approach to working and gives all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.