Graduate Energy Engineer

A Future with purpose

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate Energy Engineer to join our team. You will join a community of experts where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification. You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you will have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we will give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills.

Typical daily tasks may include preparing energy models and running simulations, undertaking energy strategies for campuses or heat networks, including detailed design work, preparing schedules for equipment specifications, sizing of distribution systems, production of drawings, technical report writing and site visits.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Building Services, Architectural, Energy or Chemical Engineering or a bachelors in the above subjects at 2.1 or above
• Studying, or have studied, an EI, IMechE, IChemE, or CIBSE accredited course
• Strive for excellence, with great verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail, and be organised in your approach to meeting deadlines
• An understanding of government energy subsidies and incentives (CfDs, LCSF, PSDS etc.) is an advantage, but not essential
• An interest in optimising building energy use, improving plant and system efficiencies, and reducing the use of fossil fuels
• Enthusiasm for a career in energy design, underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work
• A desire to assist our clients and the UK achieve net zero by 2050 or sooner
• Have an analytical thought process and demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving
• Enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, whilst demonstrating the aptitude to work on your own initiative
• Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes
• Ability to be adaptable to the needs of the business and changes to project plans

We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.

Please note: We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to adaptable benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and adaptability to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.