Summer Internship - Fire Engineering

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

On this 6-week Summer Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding add value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity.

You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There are regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.

Our aim is to welcome as many students back into our other programmes be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future.

Fire Engineer Summer Internship:

You will experience what we do as fire engineers. You will help us deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. From the outset of your placement, you will have responsibility to complete tasks on live projects and engage in research, and we will be there to provide you with the necessary support and training you may need. We will aim to make your journey with us smooth and enjoyable while you broaden your exposure to fire engineering.

As part of your placement, you will have opportunities to assist colleagues in preparing fire strategies, undertaking numerical analysis, reviewing architectural plans against relevant fire safety design guidance and co-ordinating the fire safety design with the relevant design teams in Arup.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Experience with Autodesk software such as Revit, Navisworks or AutoCAD
• Ability to provide evidence/example of own work, if requested
• Understanding of different perspectives of different disciplines / stakeholders
• Excellent numerical skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Planned and organised approach to work and meeting deadlines
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team

Is this role right for you?

• We are looking for candidates who are working towards a master's or bachelor's degree with a prediction of a 2:2 or above in a relevant subject necessary to obtain engineering chartership, such as: Fire Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Surveying or Applied Mathematics.

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 Summer (June/July) 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.