A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world’s most recognised projects.

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.

Environmental and Building Physics / CFD Specialist 2024 Graduate Programme

We are looking for a candidate that is interested in joining our specialist team and developing their skills in the areas of environmental and building physics, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Our team works on multidisciplinary design projects and advances technical expertise to support innovative design solutions for the built environment.

At Arup, we provide an international and flexible working environment that supports our employees and their families. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of the workweek are available.

Your responsibilities

Conduct studies to identify the impact of different climate conditions on microclimate, pedestrian wind comfort and air quality.
Perform building physics analyses to determine critical environmental conditions and improve the design of passive and active conditioning systems.
Undertake climate investigations to understand the risk posed by natural hazards and the physical threat of climate change.
Collaborate with other structural engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and risk consultants on innovative buildings and infrastructure projects.
Work closely with our in-house technical and digital specialists to find unique solutions for our clients’ challenges
Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes.

Qualifications, attributes, and skills

Master’s or higher Degree in Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Building Engineering, or other related disciplines.
Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics, building physics, energy modelling and/or environmental physics.
Basic coding, scripting and / or digital awareness skills.
Interest in the built environment.

Preferred

Experience in computational fluid dynamics
Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.
Experience or familiarity with the built environment, i.e. buildings, transportation infrastructure, and other civil infrastructure through research.

The Graduate Development Programme offers

Europe Graduate Induction programme.
Professional Development Training Programme along with a tailored personal development plan to help you grow in your team.
Mentor and buddy system.
Technical learning paths and workshops.
A working culture that is inclusive, nurturing, and challenging.
Access to our skills networks and Arup University.
A generous reward package which includes salary, benefits and twice annual profit share.

'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity

At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here.

A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another, and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness, and respect.

Join us in shaping a better world

We place social purpose high among our values. Working with a wide range of partner organisations, we use our technical and strategic capabilities to support the most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalised communities in the world. Our community engagement programme aims to produce a more sustainably developed world, focusing on food security; clean and renewable energy; water and sanitation; improved shelter; and social mobility.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are also a certified CPD employer with Engineers Ireland. In 2016, we received the Business Working Responsibly Mark from Business in the Community Ireland, recognising our sustainable business practices.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine.

Environmental and Building Physics / CFD Specialist - 2024 Graduate Programme