
Summer Internship - Business and Investor Advisory (Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - London or Manchester)
ArupExpected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Gain experience in financial, commercial, and technical advisory roles within the built environment sector.
- Work on diverse projects including business case development, M&A, and strategy for clients in energy, utilities, transport, and telecommunications.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, with early applications recommended due to potential early closure.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related science degrees) and strong Excel skills.
About the Role
You will join a team of around 120 people based in London and Manchester, providing financial, commercial and technical advice to a wide range of clients across multiple sectors including energy, utilities, transport and telecommunications.
You will get the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects at all stages of the project lifecycle from business case development right through to M&A (buy and sell side), involving development of strategy, understanding and development of commercial strategy and risk, economics policy and technical advisory to a range of clients, including infrastructure and private equity investors, governments, and international finance institutions.
What You'll Do
- Reviewing and assessing reports and technical documentation.
- Providing inputs to business plans.
- Supporting the project team to produce technical and ESG due diligence reports from a diverse range of sectors.
- Supporting teams in preparing presentations and reports on findings and conclusions.
- Business development support – writing and managing proposals, and keeping abreast of potential opportunities.
Is This Role Right For You?
For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant engineering or science related degrees.
- Relevant Modules include Infrastructure, Energy, Utilities.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS office applications.
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.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.
Next Steps
We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. 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. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.