Industrial Placement - Project Management - Energy, Water & Resources Advisory

Industrial Placement
- Project Manager
- Energy, Water & Resources Advisory See it differently
- Early Careers at Arup 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 and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.  The Opportunity On this 10–12-month Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding 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 will be 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 as possible back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position.

This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.  Our Whitehaven office covers the spectrum of Advisory & Project Management for the Energy, Water & Resources sectors.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the project life cycle from advising on the concept definition and business case development, design production and management, tender management, contract administration through to delivery, handover and benefits realisation. We are currently delivering a wide range of projects such as a 300 million electrical system upgrades as well as smaller, discrete design and build tasks which progress at a dynamic pace.

These projects are at all stages of the life cycle, from programme planning to construction and commissioning.

Project / Design Management Scope development and management

Programmes / planning / scheduling

Cost Management Progress and status reporting

Is this role right for you?  For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant academic discipline such as Project & Programme Management, Engineering, Geography, Law.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of packages, Scheduling experience;
Data management and/or Power BI experience

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;  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 on 1 September 2027. Advert Closing Date: 16 October 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.

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