Graduate Facade Engineer - Leeds

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 Facades team provides specialist façade engineering services for both new-build and refurbishment projects across the UK and internationally. Working as part of multidisciplinary design teams, we help clients deliver safe, sustainable and high-performing building envelopes that respond to architectural, environmental and operational requirements.

Our work spans façade concept design, technical specification, performance analysis, procurement support, heritage and conservation projects, façade surveys and diagnostics, and construction-stage services. We have experience across commercial, residential, cultural, education and transport sectors, delivering a wide range of façade systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, stone façades, glazing systems, bespoke envelopes and façade refurbishment schemes. The team places a strong emphasis on sustainability, whole-life carbon reduction, building safety and the long-term performance of building envelopes.

Graduates will be working within a team in a multi-disciplinary office. You will collaborate with leading architectural practices, clients, contractors and supply chain for projects across a wide range of markets. You'll also undertake technical design and analysis; drawing, preparing documents and presenting ideas; and visit factories and sites in the UK and possibly overseas. At the same time, we will support your goal of working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer/Designer. Opportunities exist as your career develops to spend time working in our other offices around the world.

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

• A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering.
• Skills and experience interested in communicating and presenting ideas, report writing, proficient in Microsoft suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, Finite element analysis, Grasshopper, hand sketching.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

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.

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.