Key Takeaways
- Work as a Graduate Sustainability Consultant in Cardiff.
- Support environmental assessments, sustainability strategies, and planning documentation for building projects.
- Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and core attributes like a passion for sustainability and innovation.
- Application closing date is 12 November 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2027.
- Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must have permanent UK work eligibility.
About the Role
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. We recruit hundreds of graduates and students annually to help solve complex challenges facing clients, climate, and communities.
The Opportunity
Arup designs and delivers groundbreaking projects in infrastructure, building design, and specialist technical services. As a global firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical experts, we use our skills to make a positive difference.
The Sustainability Team supports internal and external building design teams to enhance the environmental performance of projects. We provide environmental assessment services to benchmark building performance and work with organisations to embed sustainability into their projects. Our experience covers new and existing buildings globally, using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework.
The Sustainability Team is part of an integrated building design team, delivering complete building services. We provide sustainability services both internally and externally, collaborating with clients and specialists to balance commercial performance, usability, comfort, and sustainability.
We help clients achieve their sustainability aspirations through innovative solutions, including third-party ratings such as LEED®, BREEAM, and the WELL Building Standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review evidence for environmental assessment methods like BREEAM, WELL, or LEED.
- Support the delivery of sustainability-related planning documentation.
- Assist clients in shaping their sustainability strategies.
- Implement and review the progress of sustainability strategies on building projects.
Is this role right for you?
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Architecture, or Architectural Engineering.
- Proficiency in efficiency, multitasking, reading with understanding, drawing conclusions, engineering know-how, and reading drawings and technical specifications.
- Competence in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Experience with energy or carbon modelling is welcomed but not compulsory.
Core Attributes:
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 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.
Eligibility
- You must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without sponsorship.
What we offer you
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
- A wide range of learning opportunities.
- Opportunities to make 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.
Application Process
The application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage. Applications are reviewed as received, so early application is encouraged.
Diversity and Inclusion
Arup is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments.