Assistant Consultant (Transformation Advisory) – 2024 Graduate Programme

Assistant Consultant (Transformation Advisory) – 2024 Graduate Programme

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world’s most recognised projects.

We are truly global, and our 15,870 planners, designers, engineers, and consultants around the world deliver innovative projects with creativity and passion. We have over 600 staff working in Ireland based in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment.

Strategic Advisory Services

Responding to global challenges requires rapid adaptation and transformation of the built environment. Our Strategic Advisory Services team brings together our integrated suite of communication, design, consulting and sustainability skillsets to help our clients navigate change, by developing smart responses tailored to their needs. As part of our growth ambitions, we are recruiting a motivated and driven communications professional looking to grow their career, to join our Transformational Advisory Team.

Transformation and Advisory Team

This role will be part of the multidisciplinary Transformational Advisory Team which is made up of Strategy and Communications specialists. The team supports clients in navigating complex challenges, identifying opportunities, and executing sustainable transformational initiatives to achieve strategic objectives. The successful candidate will develop skills in designing strategies, interpreting insights, and how to best communicate with stakeholders and clients.

Your Responsibilities may include:

• Conduct research on industry trends, campaigns and market dynamics to support strategy development.
• Support on stakeholder engagement and strategic communications for clients
• Assist in preparing reports and communication materials for clients, summarising findings, recommendations, and next steps.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic initiatives delivering value to clients.
• Assist in preparing and delivering client presentations, workshops, and meetings.
• Support in coordinating project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure clear and effective communication across all project activities.

We seek the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Level 8 or above qualifications in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to: Business, Engineering, Management , Communications or Social Studies or Psychology
• 1-2 years relevant experience desirable
• Adaptable with an interest to learn on the job
• Strong professional acumen and work ethic.
• Capable of working as part of a team as well as independently, across multiple projects
• A sustainability mindset with an awareness of the economic, environmental and societal challenges facing organisations.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Interest in infrastructure, transport, urban, sustainability and regional development.

The Graduate Development Programme offers:

• Europe Graduate Induction programme.
• Professional Development Training Programme along with a tailored personal development plan to help you grow in your team.
• Mentor and buddy system.
• Continuous support for you to achieve chartership.
• A working culture that is inclusive, nurturing, and challenging.
• The opportunity to work abroad as a part of our global mobility programme.
• Access to our skills networks and Arup University.
• A generous reward package which includes salary, benefits and twice annual profit share.

'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity

At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet.Read our net zero carbon plan here.

A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another, and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness, and respect.

Join us in shaping a better world

We place social purpose high among our values. Working with a wide range of partner organisations, we use our technical and strategic capabilities to support the most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalised communities in the world. Our community engagement programme aims to produce a more sustainably developed world, focusing on food security; clean and renewable energy; water and sanitation; improved shelter; and social mobility.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are also a certified CPD employer with Engineers Ireland. In 2016, we received the Business Working Responsibly Mark from Business in the Community Ireland, recognising our sustainable business practices.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine. #IREGrad IREGrad #LI-Hybrid #LI-SD2