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Summer Internship - Business and Investor Advisory (Mechanical Engineering - London)

Arup
Competitive
LondonManchester

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain experience in financial, commercial, and technical advisory within the Business and Investor Advisory team.
  • Work on diverse projects from business case development to M&A, supporting clients in energy, utilities, transport, and telecommunications.
  • Must be working towards a Mechanical Engineering or related science/engineering degree.
  • Applications close on 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended.

About the Role

This internship offers the chance to join a team of around 120 people based in London and Manchester, providing financial, commercial, and technical advice to clients across sectors including energy, utilities, transport, and telecommunications.

You will work on projects throughout their lifecycle, from business case development to M&A (buy and sell side). This involves developing strategy, understanding commercial strategy and risk, economics policy, and providing technical advisory to clients such as infrastructure and private equity investors, governments, and international finance institutions.

What You'll Do

  • Review and assess reports and technical documentation.
  • Provide input to business plans.
  • Support the project team in producing technical and ESG due diligence reports across various sectors.
  • Assist teams in preparing presentations and reports on findings and conclusions.
  • Support business development by writing and managing proposals and identifying potential opportunities.

About You

  • Working towards a bachelor’s degree in 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.

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.

What We Offer

  • 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 make an impact through your work.
  • Flexible working arrangements.

Next Steps

Applications are reviewed as received, so early application is recommended. The process includes:

  • Online application
  • Psychometric testing
  • Application review
  • Case study
  • Interview
  • Offer stage