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Graduate Facade Engineer

Arup
Competitive
London

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Work on facade engineering projects for new-build and refurbishment across the UK and internationally.
  • Collaborate with architects, clients, and contractors, undertaking technical analysis and site visits.
  • Support towards becoming a Chartered Engineer/Designer.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and full working rights in the UK.
  • Applications close 12 November 2026.

About the Role

The Opportunity

The Facades team provides specialist façade engineering services for both new-build and refurbishment projects across the UK and internationally. Working as part of multidisciplinary design teams, we help clients deliver safe, sustainable and high-performing building envelopes that respond to architectural, environmental and operational requirements.

Our work spans façade concept design, technical specification, performance analysis, procurement support, heritage and conservation projects, façade surveys and diagnostics, and construction-stage services. We have experience across commercial, residential, cultural, education and transport sectors, delivering a wide range of façade systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, stone façades, glazing systems, bespoke envelopes and façade refurbishment schemes. The team places a strong emphasis on sustainability, whole-life carbon reduction, building safety and the long-term performance of building envelopes.

Graduates will be working within a team in a multi-disciplinary office.

  • You will collaborate with leading architectural practices, clients, contractors and supply chain for projects across a wide range of markets.
  • You'll also undertake technical design and analysis; drawing, preparing documents and presenting ideas; and visit factories and sites in the UK and possibly overseas.
  • At the same time, we will support your goal of working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer/Designer.
  • Opportunities exist as your career develops to spend time working in our other offices around the world.

Eligibility

  • 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.

Skills and Experience

  • Required: Communicating and presenting ideas, report writing, proficient in Microsoft suite.
  • Desirable: AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, Finite element analysis, Grasshopper, hand sketching.

Core Attributes

  • Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
  • Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Growth seekers: A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you

  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
  • A career where you can belong, grow and thrive.
  • Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
  • A wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Possibilities to have an impact through your work.
  • Profit Share scheme.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits.

Next Steps

Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.

Start Date

1 September 2027