Graduate - Sustainability Consultant - Cardiff

This job is with ARUP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Sustainability Team is embedded in an integrated building design team which delivers complete building services for projects of all types. The team delivers sustainability services both within the wider Arup building design team as well as independently, in collaboration with external organisations. Many clients want to find balance between commercial performance, usability, comfort and sustainability. Such balanced solutions demand coordination, requiring the team to communicate and collaborate frequently with Clients, Design Teams and Specialists within the building sector.

By thinking beyond standard solutions, we help clients achieve their sustainability aspirations - from internal targets to third party ratings such as LEED®, BREEAM and the WELL Building Standard.

• Review evidence to support environmental assessment methods such as BREEAM, WELL or LEED
• Support delivery of sustainability-related planning documentation
• Supporting Clients in shaping their sustainability strategies
• Implementing and reviewing progress of sustainability strategies on building projects

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Bachelor's level (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering; Structural Engineer; Environmental Engineer; Mechanical Engineer; Environmental Science; Architecture and Architectural Engineering; Architectural Engineering; Environmental Engineering
• Efficiency; multitasking; reading with understanding; drawing conclusions; engineering know-how; reading drawings and technical specifications
• Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Power Point
• In addition, any modelling of energy or carbon would be welcomed, but not compulsory

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.

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: Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, 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. We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role.