Summer Internship - Business and Investor Advisory (Civil Engineering, Digital 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 for clients in energy, utilities, transport, and telecommunications.
- Work on projects from business case development to M&A, including strategy, risk, and technical advisory.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering, or a related field.
- Advert closes on 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended.
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.
About You
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering or any other relevant engineering or science related degrees.
- Relevant Modules include Infrastructure; data centres; transports; social infrastructure.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS office applications.
- 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
- Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
- A career in which 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.
- Flexible working approach.
Application Process
The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.