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.
Arup has made sustainability and the transition to net zero central to our mission, both in our operations and our project work. Our Urban Energy business leads the firm's work on city decarbonisation plans and programmes, whole systems energy modelling, energy masterplanning and heat network development.
The Opportunity
Urban Energy comprises a multi-disciplinary group of engineers, physicists, data scientists and environmental specialists. We operate as an integrated national team, with centres of practice in London, Bristol, Sheffield, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh.
We integrate technical, commercial, planning and policy expertise to help clients make informed decisions about energy system design, energy infrastructure and technology investments, decarbonisation strategies and plans, policy design and implementation and energy purchasing. Digital underpins everything we do, with active adoption of automation, advanced data analytics and code-based tool and model development.
We work with central and local governments, developers, network operators and investors. Our areas of business include:

• Modelling and design of distributed energy systems such as district heating, power generation (including renewables), storage (both electrical and thermal) and microgrids.

• Energy masterplanning, including techno-economic analysis, feasibility assessment of low carbon distributed energy systems.

• Research and modelling of energy use, emissions and related data to inform climate change and sustainability strategies for cities, institutions and the private sector.

• Cost benefit analysis and economic analysis of climate change impacts and interventions.

• Multi-disciplinary strategic planning, policy analysis and advisory for cities, drawing on robust evidence bases and tools.

• Technical advice for investors and developers on low carbon energy investments including business case, commercialisation and procurement.

• Delivery of engineering services to support clients from project concept through design, construction, and operations.

You will work on a variety of projects ranging from detailed research studies to engineering design to strategic planning and policy advice. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Gathering, processing, and interpreting data from a variety of sources

• Building and updating simulation and data analysis models

• Co-ordinating with colleagues across disciplines, including engineers, economists and other specialists

• Engineering design of district heating systems and other distributed energy infrastructure.

• Supporting project managers on project management and administration

• Report writing and input to presentations

• Organising internal and external events

• Supporting preparation of proposals for new project commissions

The diverse nature of our work means that you will be working for a variety of clients, on projects across a wide range of markets including organisations focused on low carbon and climate resilient development, financial institutions, banks and other investors, developers, local governments, and utilities, among others.
Is this role right for you?
Preferred qualifications, attributes and skills:

• A university degree or higher, in engineering, physics or in an allied numerate discipline with prediction of 2:1 or higher. Other degree qualifications will be considered where accompanied by sector-specific learning or experience

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including communicating technical information to non-technical audiences

• A commitment to a low carbon future

Experience of, or interest in, some of the following would be an advantage:

• Knowledge of and interest in national and local energy generation, transmission and distribution systems infrastructure and their operations and legislation.

• Experience using coding, modelling, simulation and/or analysis software packages. (eg. Python, R, Matlab, EnergyPRO, ArcGIS, DIgSILENT, ETAP, IES, NetSim, SPSS)

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: 15th November 2025
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
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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
Please click on the role that most interests you to find out further information and to apply. We then ask that you 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 .
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact 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. is our innovative hybrid approach to working and gives all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.

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