Graduate Geospatial Specialist

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

Our UK geospatial team combines geography, data and digital technology to help clients and project teams understand places, make informed decisions and deliver better outcomes for the built and natural environments. We work across transport, water, energy, cities, planning and major infrastructure, applying spatial analysis, data engineering, Earth observation, automation and digital visualisation. Graduates join a collaborative multidisciplinary team, working with specialists across Arup and contributing to projects ranging from early options and environmental assessment through to design, construction and operation.

• Collect, manage, assure and analyse spatial data to support multidisciplinary projects and evidence-based decision-making.
• Create clear maps, dashboards, applications and other visualisations that communicate complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the development of efficient and repeatable geospatial workflows using GIS, data engineering, scripting and automation tools.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, planners, environmental specialists, designers and clients to understand requirements and turn them into useful spatial insights.
• Contribute to innovation, technical standards and continuous learning while developing experience across different projects, sectors and geospatial specialisms.

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

An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as Geography & Geospatial Science, Digital Engineering or Data Science / Engineering.

An understanding of GIS and spatial data concepts;
Ability to undertake spatial analysis and produce clear maps or visualisations;
Ability to work with data, including organising, checking and interpreting datasets. Basic experience of at least one desktop GIS application, such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS;
Ability to explain technical information clearly;
Willingness and ability to learn new digital and geospatial tools.

Technical Skills such as:
ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise; QGIS; FME or Model Builder;
Python, SQL or R;
PostgreSQL/PostGIS or SQL Server;
Power BI;
Web mapping technologies such as HTML, CSS or JavaScript;
Esri Experience Builder, Survey
123 or Field Maps;
Remote sensing and image analysis;
Git or Git Hub;
Data science, machine learning or AI-assisted workflows;
Experience handling large or complex datasets.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers:
  You care about sustainable development and want to see your work make a genuine difference.
• Innovative minds:
  You think critically, ask hard questions, and are genuinely open to new approaches.
• Growth seekers:
  You are curious, actively seek feedback, and look for ways to keep…