Graduate Research and Strategy Analyst (Foresight) – London

Overview

You should be available to start this opportunity from September 2023. Please be aware that we can only accept one application during each recruitment period, so please only apply for the position that suits you best. If you decide to apply for a different role, please withdraw your first application before submitting the new one.

For this opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals that are eligible to apply for or currently hold a Graduate visa. An offer of employment will be conditional upon your Graduate visa application being approved. Please note, further sponsorship on a Skilled Worker visa will be subject to business needs and performance. If you are successful in being appointed, this will be reviewed periodically throughout your employment.

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Introduction to Foresight

We are currently seeking a Research and Strategy Analyst to work within our Foresight team in London. Arup's Foresight team is a multi-disciplinary team that carries out research and delivers thought leadership on issues affecting the future of the built environment and society at large. Our work is geared towards helping our clients recognise new opportunities and solutions to complex challenges and identify ways of building resilience against future risks under varying contexts. As part of our work, we generate insight, develop strategies, engage and collaborate with high-profile stakeholders, identify and explore emerging trends, create and assess future scenarios, and much more. We work across disciplines and areas of expertise at Arup, as well as for external clients from a broad range of sectors.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide analytical and research support to the Foresight team – playing an integral role in developing high-quality, cutting-edge, and influential research, strategy and thought leadership. We are looking for someone with strong analytical, research and critical-thinking skills, and a deep curiosity for factors affecting the future of the built environment. The successful candidate will actively help shape and deliver programmes and reports which explore strategic questions relating to a wide range of topics exploring the intersection of technology, policy, economics, regulation, innovation with the theme of sustainable development. Research will focus on different regions of the world and include subject matter concerning the future of energy, materials and resource management, infrastructure planning, finance and delivery, regional and urban development, climate change resilience and mitigation, and much more.

We are looking for someone who can work dynamically and collaboratively within a team, exhibits a strong desire to learn and dive into and understand new subjects, and is willing to take on and contribute towards a wide range of tasks to deliver project outcomes and support project leads. This role is for someone who enjoys exploring complex problems from different angles, and is enthusiastic about proposing, testing and deploying new methods of research and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and policy analysis, and synthesise quantitative and qualitative insights into clear summaries.
• Gather and analyse primary and secondary data to create meaningful insight for senior stakeholders.
• Review and discuss project briefs with project lead and actively contribute ideas to shape content and its presentation in project deliverables.
• Contribute effectively to discussions bringing in creative, independent thinking.
• Assist in preparing impactful and high-quality reports, presentations, and briefings for internal and external clients.
• Assist in plan, prepare, and conduct interviews and workshops with key stakeholders as part of research.
• Deliver work which recognises project objectives and priorities in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Regularly provide clear updates on research findings, methods, progress, challenges, and coordination to project lead and wider team/stakeholders.
• Deliver timely against deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Assist in organisation of meetings and engagements relating to project work.
• Coordinate with designers and communication specialists to prepare content for external publication.

Requirements and skills

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environment, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Energy, Statistics, Economics and/or a related field. The applicant should demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Good knowledge of trends and challenges affecting the built environment, infrastructure, sustainability/climate change, and/or city/regional development.
• Strong data analysis and data management skills.
• Clear and concise writing.
• Excellent research, analysis, and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to review and analyse broad and complex information and capture and convey insights in a clear and succinct way including for senior stakeholders.
• Highly collaborative and a team player.
• Highly curious, creative outlook, excited to explore new topics, tasks and opportunities.

What we are looking for

We're looking for graduates with personal drive, a diversity of interests and experience and with a passion for addressing the challenges of climate change and the energy transition. If you can combine these skills with an understanding of (or willingness to learn about) and a desire to deliver excellent services for clients, we'd like to hear from you.

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people. As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our people also have access to a range of broader well-being benefits. You will have access to lots of learning opportunities including a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme.

Next steps

Please click on the role that most interests you to find out further information and to apply. We then ask that you complete the application form, attaching any required documents. We'll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline. Our assessment centres for this opportunity will take place from December 2022.

Diversity and inclusion

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks – BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women – provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference. At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

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